Rubbing Chain Stay

[FrizzleFried]

No matter what I do no matter how i setup the tensioner... my chain BAAAAARELY nicks on the chain stay. Enough that it's obviously taken the paint off...

What can I do? If I stick a piece of kevlar tape there... will that work? I'm not sure how "strong" Kevlar tape is to rubbing, etc...

 

[Chainlube]

No matter what I do no matter how i setup the tensioner... my chain BAAAAARELY nicks on the chain stay. Enough that it's obviously taken the paint off...

What can I do? If I stick a piece of kevlar tape there... will that work? I'm not sure how "strong" Kevlar tape is to rubbing, etc...

Have you ever stretched a frame? Mostly just the chain stays.

 

[FrizzleFried]

Not sure what you mean. I've done some tweaking at I have a tiny bit more room... but surely the chain will bang around and catch the stay.

Will Kevlar Tape prevent this? I've never used the stuff.

Oh, and I added a couple washers to left side of the rim... which seemed to help a little.

 

[weefek]

Pictures would help. Just sayin.

 

[Chainlube]

Not sure what you mean. I've done some tweaking at I have a tiny bit more room... but surely the chain will bang around and catch the stay.

Will Kevlar Tape prevent this? I've never used the stuff.

Oh, and I added a couple washers to left side of the rim... which seemed to help a little.

There is a couple of tutorials around on how to do that.

 

[Wolfie65]

Have you tried a different tensioner ? Or 2 of them ?

 

[FrizzleFried]

The answer:

Lizard Skins Carbon Leather Chainstay Protector | REI Co-op

This Lizard Skins Carbon Leather Chainstay protector guards your frame from chips and scratches caused by chain slap.

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Amazon.com : Lizard Skins Unisex's Patch Kit Bike Protectors, Carbon, One Size : Sports & Outdoors

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