Chain Slap Prevention!?

Blind Danny Johnson
Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
edited October 2011 in MTB buying advice
What's the best thing/device to stop chain slap?

Thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    an old inner tube on the chain stay.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Blind Danny Johnson
    Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
    I have something on the chain stay. I meant more to stop the chain flapping about rough terrain, jumps etc.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Nothing much you can do about that.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • BigLee1
    BigLee1 Posts: 449
    apart from running a single speed :(
    My 2012 Cube LTD http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12803593
  • stormtrooper 1
    stormtrooper 1 Posts: 15
    I use a lizard skin chain stay protector, I've recently had a blackspire chain tensioner fitted. Sometimes dropped the chain on rocksections for £25 it's a bargain. Not only does it stop chain coming off it also quiet'ns the drivetrain.
  • Pru
    Pru Posts: 53
    I taped an old sock to my old mountain bike, completely covering it so it wont mold up, as a cheap solution.

    Now I have an issue with the chain hitting the chain cage on my single speed which I can't find a fix for. Does prove useful occasionally, works like a bell.
  • Blind Danny Johnson
    Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
    Cheers guys.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    nicklouse wrote:
    an old inner tube on the chain stay.

    +1
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Make sure the chain is the correct length. I had a couple of issues with the chain sucking up. Checked it and it was about 3 links too long. Been good as gold since I shortened it.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    stormtrooper 1 wrote:
    I use a lizard skin chain stay protector, I've recently had a blackspire chain tensioner fitted. Sometimes dropped the chain on rocksections for £25 it's a bargain. Not only does it stop chain coming off it also quiet'ns the drivetrain.
    Blackspire won't actually stop chain slap though. If anything it will bring the chain closer to the chain stay. Will stop it coming off if that's the problem, but BDJ didn't seem to be having that issue last week.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

    Parktools
  • james-m-h
    james-m-h Posts: 85
    shimano have designed a new rear mech xtr i believe that has a switch to eliminate it, it was published in one of the recent MBUK
    road- Trek 1000
    XC trail anthem X4
    school and shops- orange P7 single speed
  • Blind Danny Johnson
    Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
    cooldad wrote:
    stormtrooper 1 wrote:
    I use a lizard skin chain stay protector, I've recently had a blackspire chain tensioner fitted. Sometimes dropped the chain on rocksections for £25 it's a bargain. Not only does it stop chain coming off it also quiet'ns the drivetrain.
    Blackspire won't actually stop chain slap though. If anything it will bring the chain closer to the chain stay. Will stop it coming off if that's the problem, but BDJ didn't seem to be having that issue last week.

    No that wasn't the issue. My chain is probably too long as someone suggested actually... It flaps about quite a bit and sometimes when I change gear it seems to catch on the front mech and I need to be careful otherwise it locks up. Does this sound like a few links too many?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    sounds like chain suck.

    something very different.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Sounds like its worth checking. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#chain This method has always worked for me.
  • Blind Danny Johnson
    Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
    nicklouse wrote:
    sounds like chain suck.

    something very different.

    So what's chain suck exactly and how do I prevent it?

    Thanks :D
  • estampida
    estampida Posts: 1,008
    http://www.diaryofamountainbiker.co.uk/chainsuck.php[/img]
  • Blind Danny Johnson
    Blind Danny Johnson Posts: 372
    Yeah it must be chain suck... Bummer.

    Thanks for the help guys.

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