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 :-/
mine is noisy as hell. sometimes feel i have to slow down as the amount of noise sounds like i might break something.
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.
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?
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.
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 😉
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 🙂
Can't say I've ever noticed chainslap on my EX8 and I've had mine for over two years!
Yes mine too