One of Lizard Skins first products, the neoprene Chainstay Protector was developed to protect aluminum frames from chain-related damage. The softer aluminum material was more susceptible than steel to impact damage and failure. The interesting aspect of the frame material transition is that steel bike owners also started using chainstay protectors. With aluminum and steel still commonly used, we now have carbon fiber frames to protect. Though today's carbon designs are relatively resistant to impact, steel chains can take on toll on a material that derives its strength from layers of continuous fibers. That is the purpose of the modest chainstay protector, or some OE or custom variant, and is still a crucial piece of protection. The dense, yet pliable neoprene that Lizard Skins uses allows for various frame shapes and features, and the velcro closure makes positioning, installation and removal simple and efficient.

This flexibility makes the protector your frame's best friend, as you can easily protect, and remove to keep the unit itself, and your frame clean. Most chainstays taper from oversized bottom brackets to the rear dropout, and so do the various versions of the protector. No matter what your frame size and type, it is highly likely that a version of the simple and affordable Lizard Skins Chainstay Protector will fit well and preserve the viability of your frame investment.