http://www.rotorbikeusa.com/chaincatcher.html
Saw it on velo news but no pictures of where the thing connects. What is the deal with this thing? I can’t figure where exactly it connects and where it is positioned. Anybody got a pic? It would be helpful if rotor put an installed pic on their web site.
It goes on the bolt that attaches the front derailleur to your bike. It works just like the K-edge chain catcher. You’ll probably need a longer bolt.
http://www.acecosportgroup.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/chain_catcher_3.jpg
It’s a copy of the k-edge (patent infringement?), which I have and I use… works beautifully!
Frequent dropped chains —> zero dropped chain
proper adjustment + learning how to shift = no dropped chains
Decent failsafe product, good for something like CX, but in tri? Maybe if it was carbon…
proper adjustment + learning how to shift = no dropped chains
Decent failsafe product, good for something like CX, but in tri? Maybe if it was carbon…
If it comes out in carbon I’ll take two! 
Carbon, Aero Terroidal shape (sp?), with dimples. Don’t forget dimples.
It’ll actually make you faster, like the Zipp 909.
And maybe with a little door and compartment for salt tabs.
proper adjustment + learning how to shift = no dropped chains
Proper adjustment - I’ve had 1/2 dozen professional bike mechanics try to properly adjust my DA drivetrain
Learning how to shift - been shifting more than 30+ years
No dropped chains - yes, after adding the K-edge.
The thing I did not notice at Interbike (b/c I had not yet installed the K-Edge) is that the Rotor version has only a hole, but the K-Edge has a slot, allowing a bit of vertical/lateral adjustment in where you position the catcher. I like Rotor stuff so I’m eager to get one in and try it, would be interested in anyone else’s experience getting the Rotor dialed in exactly how you want it though, since you can only rotate it. I assume it comes with the longer anchor bolt like the K-Edge does. Campyphiles make sure to get the extra bolt kit.
proper adjustment + learning how to shift = no dropped chains
Decent failsafe product, good for something like CX, but in tri? Maybe if it was carbon…
If it comes out in carbon I’ll take two!
Wouldnt be hard to make one out of carbon, but I dont really see the point.
but…but…but…it would be carbon!
-Jot
Maybe I should try again Who cares if it actually serves a purpose, its CARBON.
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Thanks, makes sense now.
Hello Mike and All,
I use one (with Rotor Rings) and it is either working great or I have just never missed a shift since I installed it.
In this year’s Tour de France, at least one team, U.S.-based Garmin-Slipstream, will use a “chain catcher” first employed by former world champion Kristin Armstrong when she won the gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics time trial.
In a sport where components like Armstrong’s “K-Edge Chain Catcher” are traditionally tested in professional cycling’s macho male peloton, this elegant innovation was put through the paces by a woman who pays attention to the tiniest details of bike racing.
http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/2009/06/28/kristin-armstrongs-chain-catcher-ready-for-the-tour/
Cheers,
Neal