the chainguide is like that because there is a pulley mounted to the linkage plate at the main pivot. It is to help eliminate chain growth through the travel and keeps the chain parallel to the chainstay.... its a single pivot... it works great u can use smaller rings which gives you greater ground clearance...that is why this dewd has no bashguard.

 sweet bike man,can´t imagine that the chainguide will survive in this position for a long time

 I have one of these too.......these are the sweetest bikes to ride! Dont think i will ever change.......mabey a 951!!

 kinda reminds me of a bb7. nice bike tho

 Actully. The Appalache company bought up Balfa few years ago. Its a balfa bb7 with a diffirent name but same design (little diffirent)

 one of the nicest bikes ive ever seen

 that is a sick bike. same design as a balfa

 whats with that chain guid

 that chain must be very tight

 sweet bike how much does the frame weigh

 whats up with the chain guide ?
awesome bike mate

 why iz ur chain guide like that

 Great bike, looks killer and the geometry must be very fun to ride!

 very nice chain guide

 JUST UNBELIVEBLE