Originally Posted by
Jeffbeerman2
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
Thanks for the review.
Would you mind telling us what kind of chain you're using? 3/32" or 1/8" internal width? Does it have a master link? Hebie's specifications say not to use a master link that measures more than 9mm externally (my master link measures about 10.5mm externally....so I would have to replace it if I wanted to use a Hebie).