What is a dork disk?

What is a dork disk?

What is a dork disc? Also known as a spoke-derailleur guard, spoke guard or wheel spoke disc, a dork disc is a round plastic piece that sits snugly between your wheel casette and back wheel. On a well tuned bike it is Not nessecary to have a spoke guard. A dork disc is made to protect the spokes of the back wheel.

What does a spoke protector do?

As mentioned in the introduction, the work of the spoke protector is mainly to prevent the chain from reaching the spokes. On the other hand, shifting gears to the largest cog may drop the chain between the spokes and the cog. Consequently, due to the coasting hub, the chain may greatly damage the spokes.

Does a bike need a chain guard?

Do You Need A Chain Guard On A Bike? It is not necessary to install a chain guard on your bike. If you are flying through rough sections of trail or road its does a good job of keeping the chain in line with the teeth on the chainring and you can continue pedaling. You can have a bash guard with the chain guide.

What is plastic disk behind cassette for?

Its a spoke protector. Otherwise known as a Dork Disc. Its to protect the spokes from the chain dropping between the spokes and the back of the cassette causing damage to the spokes.