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  • Trek Fuel EX chainslap
  • RicB
    Full Member

    I test rode a Fuel EX 8 at the weekend and was really impressed with it.

    BUT the chainslap was unbelievable. Far worse than an Orange 5 or anything else I've ever ridden, even when I had it in big ring and big sprocket (not my chainset!).

    Another customer in the shop said his was the same. Is this a common problem? Any workarounds?

    Judging by how loud it was even inner tube wrapped round the chainstay wouldn't quieten it down :-/

    luke.ellis
    Free Member

    mine is noisy as hell. sometimes feel i have to slow down as the amount of noise sounds like i might break something.

    marionheck
    Free Member

    i have one and i just shortened the chain a bit, makes no more noise than other bikes now, but i know what you mean. it was noisy to start with.

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    clubby
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    Had mine a few months now and never noticed it. The liquid I had a few years ago was pretty bad though until I wrapped the chainstay in neoprene. Maybe chain length is a factor?

    Ticklinjock
    Full Member

    My Remedy is pretty noisy.
    Tracked it down to the front mech.
    Took a link out of the chain and it improved a wee bit.
    Now when its rattling it doesnt bother me as I know its not the chain slapping the chainstay.

    nuke
    Full Member

    How can a frame cause chainslap? Got to be more drivetrain related.

    Still, at least its a variation on the old 'How can a frame cause chainsuck?' question 😉

    RicB
    Full Member

    Well the chain was the same length as the one on the 5- rear mech vertical in middle and sprocket 3 (I think) so the frame must have something to do with it. 2010 demo bike so the mech spring can't be shot already

    I guess it's all related to the position and shape of the driveside chainstay. Even the shop guys commented Trek Fuel EXs are noisy bikes

    no chainsuck though 🙂

    orena45
    Full Member

    Can't say I've ever noticed chainslap on my EX8 and I've had mine for over two years!

    Diane
    Free Member

    Yes mine too

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