How to Quiet Bike Chain Slap with a DiY Chainstay Protector

[@mikesmith691]

Looks like it would be a lot easier with the wheel removed and again with no chain.

[@singletracks]

That is an option too.

[@kcjohnz2368]

wow thanks alot my bike has been disturbing me

[@goodboyringo9716]

That should last you a hundred years , you are good to go !

[@singletracks]

🙌

[@Da4ofUs]

Thanks for sharing my friend I'll do the same for my bike too

[@AbrahamBarberi]

Holy smokes! There is got to be an easier way. Thank you though.

[@MarcWdives]

why do you need the mastic under the tube? tube should offer all the protection you would need, if you want more, double wrap it.

[@singletracks]

Aside from extra protection, the smaller sections of Mastic form bumps or ridges that break up the motion of the chain, disrupting the wave effect. You could sub anything to create the ridges; Mastic tape is just easy because it's cut-able and sticky. Specialized was one of the first to discover this and incorporated a similar design on their most recent Stumpjumper bikes. Fortunately the solution is a simple one that's available to anyone.

[@MarcWdives]

@@singletracks thank you

[@imoverthetop44]

At the risk of sounding dumb would it be easier to remove the rear tyre first. This would make applying the tape much easier.

[@singletracks]

Yes, good point!

[@randymartin3856]

Five Stars

[@DrSagaciousone]

Thank you very much!!!

[@MrTatRus]

Колхоз

[@brudgerfrudger2174]

wow - how innovative!!! - amazing - how could I not know that???

[@mulberry8930]

It’s too thick

[@stevenclaudeyoung4188]

Is it okay for the RD wire to be pinned with the interior tube? Will it affect the RD from shifting?

[@singletracks]

Never cover the actual shift cable with anything, covering the cable housing with tape shouldn't be a problem if you're not squeezing the juice out of it. Haven't had any issues with it. -Matt.

[@mariusklokie8478]

😂 the electrical tape is really tacky,you call this modern.

[@morrisjohnsonakamj6346]

every Mountain biker i know has electrical tape and grip tape in their gear/tool bag, lol its the ducktape of the bike world, have some respect it protects the bike for pennys a foot , they do sell sleeves and vinyl that are good too

[@donaldronner4644]

This is horrible

[@singletracks]

Why?

[@jamiemtb1048]

Could just use the tube,if it doesn’t work then do a layer of scotch rubber tape then put the tube back on over it