eonicks
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Reged: 02/12/05
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I'm building up my Tetra Pro. What would you recommend to protect the chain stay from chain slap?
Thanks for your help
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Dave_Thompson
prophet
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 720
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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A proper length chain will do a lot in not having chain slap. However for those dark moments when the chain falls off the small ring, a strip of thick mylar tape (Bike Saver tape, also called paint saver tape) on top of the chainstay works very well.
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Lon
sage
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 595
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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Captain Dave is right on as always! 
I use the same thing. Colorado Cyclist sells it. You will only need a little and you can save the rest to redo it later and such things as protecting any areas from cable rub. I remember reading someone once who I believe covered their whole bike with it. That does seem a "tad" excessive. 
Enjoy your Calfee and many safe miles!
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skuke
captain
Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 323
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At my LBS, I bought a product called Stay-Tuff. It's a thick, durable, tough, clear plastic with adhesive back. It comes with a chainstay protector, 6 nickel sized "dots" for cable housing, pumps etc., and some alcohol wipes for about $3.00. Made by James Russell Co. in San Anselmo, CA.
My experience with the product has been excellent. Something I learned that is not printed on the instructions is to heat the Stay-Tuff with a hair dryer to make it more pliable. It'll form around the chainstay much better that way.
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bwj75
new member
Reged: 12/08/04
Posts: 21
Loc: Manchester, Ma
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Hi all,
Should I be using any frame protector where the cable rubs on a nude frame????
Thanks
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Dave_Thompson
prophet
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 720
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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Sure. A couple of pieces of the above mentioned clear plastic tape, or even some electrical tape. No harm if you don't use something, but the rubbing cable will soon change the appearance of the surface of your frame.
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Insightdriver
captain
Reged: 03/07/04
Posts: 472
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Chain slap is invevitable. Hit an unexpected pothole for example. In my opinion you want to definately protect the chain stay area so that no carbon surface on the bike gets scratched. I think it does ill service to an expensive frame by not protecting your investment. Exactly what product is not so important, it just wants to be tough enough to prevent the chain from punching through it if it gets slapped hard.
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Carbonspeed
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Reged: 12/22/03
Posts: 190
Loc: Eilat city every day is a sun ...
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I m using the "Lizard skins" chain stay protector ,it`s very easy to put on & off.
It dosn`t leave glue on the frame ,it made of a stretchy material( it`s like a glove on the chain stay ), simple to clean and have long life.
Good luck 
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Limace
journeyman
Reged: 03/09/05
Posts: 54
Loc: Oregon
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Lizard Skins also makes a smaller carbon weave protector which uses adhesive instead of being a wrap around with velco like the normal protector.
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skagwayroadie
contributor
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 141
Loc: Alaska
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Any of the options are right on the money. On my mountain bike, I use an old bike tube and clear duct tape to secure it to the stay...it's cheap, effective and nearly invisible. A highend roadbike is too classy for such a set up, but would work well on a rain bike, commuter or throw-down training bike.
...Mark
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