Hog_ Posted September 4, 2014 Share I like my bikes to be quiet. In fact, as good as Hope hubs are, the main reason why I don't use them any more is the noise. So while I'm redoing my Kalula, I'm looking for tips and pointers on how to make it as quiet as possible. This article has some pointers: http://anybodysbikeblog.com/2011/04/04/chain-slap-solutions/ Which hacks do you guys use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted September 4, 2014 Share I may as well say it first - Clutch rear derailleur, and minimise your chain length. (but you knew that already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted September 4, 2014 Share Yes, the clutch and short chain are already in play. I still need to figure out how to silence the BOS shock as well. It sounds like I'm molesting a squirrel every time I hit a rocky or rooty section. BikeBailing, ThePubSA and Vangar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelhicks Posted September 4, 2014 Share road bike tube on the chainstay, clutch derailleur, velcromesh stuck on seatstay = sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted September 4, 2014 Share velcro on the inside faces of your chain device. stay away from hard rubber chainstay protectors. they make a noise. velcro or that mastik stuff works best. almost forgot: earplugs. Edited September 4, 2014 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted September 4, 2014 Share Earplugs would at least solve the issue with the BOS. I have some mastik type stuff on order from Amazon, until it arrives the inner tube method will have to do though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mada3400 Posted September 4, 2014 Share your approach is wronghttp://www.endo-bikes.de/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/z/izimu_2012_id_4715.jpgthats where you want your chainstays Jester6 and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted September 5, 2014 Share your approach is wrong thats where you want your chainstays You actually make a pretty solid point. Not sure the wife would be happy with me buying yet another bike though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted September 8, 2014 Share Ill take a picture of my slap stop design for the top, and I put some double sided tape on and put 0.5mm plastic on to protect the frame, made it quiet also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyrax Posted September 8, 2014 Share Search for Sam Hill's Iron Horse downhill bike from a few years back . You could get some ideas. It was famous for being a very quiet bike - how he wanted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted September 8, 2014 Share EB14: The Amazing Frictionless Chosen Smart Hub Freehub Spins Freely in Both Directionshttp://www.bikerumor.com/2014/09/06/eb14-the-amazing-frictionless-chosen-smart-hub-freehub-spins-freely-in-both-directions/posted by Tyler Benedict - September 6, 2014 - 9pm EDThttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chosen-smart-hub-frictionless-freehub-body01-600x399.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog_ Posted September 9, 2014 Share Gave the bike a proper test at Spicak on Sunday, and it's quite good at the moment. The BOS needs to go though! Can't hear the chain over the damn shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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