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.

What is the noisiest part of your bike?

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