Front derailleur protector

[Thunderchild]

Ever notice how Oz swing arm(other single pivots too) protects the front derailleur from rear-wheel-thrown mud quite well.  I  was on a ride last Saturday, with the Oz, when we got hit by a thunderstorm.  Turned into a mud fest just getting off the mountain.  The Oz gained many pounds of mud, but the front derailleur continued to work.  My buddy with his hard tail was unable to downshift his front D. 

Thunderchild

[shovelon]

Ummmmm,  ooooooookaayyyyy y   y   y     y           y         

Sorry could not help it.     But it certainly could keep that rattler that gets stuck in yer spokes from slappin the front shifter.

Ohhh, the wonder of modern carbon.

Terry