How to Quiet Bike Chain Slap with a DiY Chainstay Protector

Описание: All you need is an old bicycle inner tube, some Mastic tape, electrical tape, and a zip tie to make a chain stay protector that rivals the fancy, ribbed chain slap guards that come on new bikes today.

MATERIALS
Scotch 2228 mastic/ rubberized tape (Affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3dpxZwr)
An old bike tube
Scissors
Electrical tape
One zip tie

INSTRUCTIONS
Measure and cut a long piece of mastic tape according to your chainstay length.

Get an eagle eye view of where your chain meets your chainstay, and wrap the piece of mastic tape down the chainstay where your chain is likely to hit. Rub the tape down and around the chainstay for a good fit.

Cut a few smaller (1-1.5″) pieces of the mastic tape to make ridges along the longer piece of mastic tape and apply.

Cut a piece of inner tube for your chainstay, and cut it down the middle. Lay the long piece of tube flat, and start wrapping it around the chainstay. No tape is needed at first. Start by the seat tube, and tuck the beginning of the tube under the wrap, and keep wrapping.

Apply some electrical tape around the end of the wrap, near the axle. Add a zip tie around the electrical tape for more security.

Enjoy a more quiet bike!

Read the full instructions on Singletracks:
https://tinyurl.com/DIYChainSilencer

Find more DIY projects:
https://tinyurl.com/DIY-Archives


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