Patent ID: 8491429
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: B62J,B62M

Abstract:
1. A combination chain ring protector and chain guide, the combination comprising: (a) a mounting bracket and guard, the mounting bracket adapted to be secured non-rotatably adjacent a lower bracket sleeve of a bicycle frame and to position the guard with an outer edge of the guard spaced from and extending beyond an outer radius of an outermost chain ring on the bicycle when in operative position, thereby protecting a portion of the chain ring extending below the lower bracket sleeve from inadvertent impacts, wherein at least a portion of the guard is removably and replaceably secured to the mounting bracket to allow the portion of the guard to be replaced without removing any drivetrain component and without removing the mounting bracket from an operative position on the bicycle; and (b) at least one chain guide adjustably and removably secured to the guard and adapted to extend along a path of a drive chain extending around the chain ring.