What is the Noisiest Part on Your Mountain Bike?

A quiet mountain bike is a happy mountain bike. Still, even the most dialed chariot rattles and clicks down the trail.
By Jeff Barber
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A “quiet” chain slap protector. Photo: Greg Heil

A quiet mountain bike is a happy mountain bike. Still, even the most dialed chariot rattles and clicks down the trail. Some noises can be eliminated, while others are just part of the ride.

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