Chainstay protector

[guitarpete247]

I have one of these on MTB. Had it put on when I bought bike in 1987. On now with double sided tape.
Helicopter tape on 2 others and something similar was put on new bike before I picked it up. Guy in LBS had never heard of helicopter tape.

 

[DCBassman]

I'm still not sure helicopter tape isn't some in-joke on here...

 

[DCBassman]

It appears to basically be covered in double-sided tape...

So...

Degunked, more DSST applied...

More pics when I've degunked the chainstay and attempted to affix it!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I use these.

Simple, effective and stay put plus easy to take off if they need a wash (I rarely do mine though):

https://www.lezyne.com/product-orgnzrs-chainstyprotector.php

 

[DaveReading]

I use these.

Simple, effective and stay put plus easy to take off if they need a wash (I rarely do mine though):

https://www.lezyne.com/product-orgnzrs-chainstyprotector.php

I see it also claims to "reduce chain noise". How does that work ?

 

[Ajax Bay]

it also claims to "reduce chain noise". How does that work ?

When the chain 'bounces' against the chainstay it makes a noise. That noise is lessened if a chainstay protector is fitted. That's what the blurb is referring to as 'chain noise'. I agree: not what most think of as 'chain noise' - which should be inaudible with a well maintained and lubricated chain running through a well adjusted rear derailleur and not rubbing on the front cage (because of cross-chaining or maladjustment).

 

[Nigelnightmare]

I'm still not sure helicopter tape isn't some in-joke on here...

I use it on my RC helicopter.

 

[ChrisEyles]

I'm a big fan of the zip tied inner tube myself. Doesn't look too horrendous if you take a bit of time to cut a section to size and secure it neatly, and works very well to protect the chain stays and deaden chain slap noise.

 

[Drago]

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I have one of these on MTB. Had it put on when I bought bike in 1987. On now with double sided tape.
Helicopter tape on 2 others and something similar was put on new bike before I picked it up. Guy in LBS had never heard of helicopter tape.

Ah, the old Shimano sharkfin. Originals sell for good dollar on Retrobikes.

 

[Pale Rider]

A velcro attached chainstay protector turned up on my Rose bike.

It had hub gears.

 

[DaveReading]

A velcro attached chainstay protector turned up on my Rose bike.

It had hub gears.

But still, presumably, a chain ?

 

[Pale Rider]

But still, presumably, a chain ?

True, but on a hub gear bike the chain would have to elongate by several inches to slap the stay.

Realistically, it's never going to happen.

The same bike was available with derailer gears, and it looks like Rose put a protector on all versions.

 

[Threevok]

True, but on a hub gear bike the chain would have to elongate by several inches to slap the stay.

Realistically, it's never going to happen.

The same bike was available with derailer gears, and it looks like Rose put a protector on all versions.

I have a chainstay protector on the single speed. It's mostly there decoration, but does give me something to rest the chain on when I am changing the gearing around

 

[Vantage]

I've just ordered a polished aluminium one coz I'm a tart

 

[DCBassman]

Well, all my effort is set at naught. It fell off.
Tube and ty-wraps it is, then!