Originally Posted by
Jeffbeerman2
I asked Urbane about this. When I asked my LBS about it, he commented that he thought it would make a racket because it indeed rides on the chain
the (very helpful) lady at Urbane said it "floats" on the chain more than drags. She promised silence. Can't wait to hear what you think. It'll be a month before I have my bike together.
Well, it's finally all together. I love the Nexus 8 Hub. The gear range is perfect for me with a 38t x 18t setup. Shifting while stopped rocks.
this thread is about the chainglider. The chainglider DOES make some noise. It is tolerable but if a silent bicycle is your goal, look elsewhere. It is a faint but audible dragging sound
When I got it back from the bike shop, the chainglider added noticeable drag/friction to the drivetrain. It was a deal breaker. Once I got it home, I lubed the heck out of the chain. Now it is much more acceptable. You have to have a lot of lube to keep the chainglider from robbing your efficiency.
I like it overall, but it isn't perfect. A bit of noise, and a tiny bit of drag once it is properly lubed