California-based cycle maker Cycle Monkey has designed the one-of-a-kind Battleaxe mountain bike, which features a drive train designed to prevent chain slap.
Chain slap is a common problem in mountain bikes, and is caused by the bike’s swinging arm moving up and down relative to the rest of the bike frame. This causes the back end of the chain to jerk up and down while the front chain stays in place, resulting in an unpleasant rattling noise and decreased performance.
To get around this problem, the Battleaxe mountain bike has been fitted with a two-chain drive train. One of the chains runs from the chainring to the swingarm-mounted gear, while the other chain runs from that gear to the rear wheel. This design helps to minimize chain slap and results in increased biking enjoyment and performance.
What's Driving This Trend
- Reduced Chain Slap
- The Battleaxe mountain bike introduces a drive train design that prevents chain slap, minimizing noise and enhancing performance.
- Two-chain Drive Train
- The use of a two-chain drive train in the Battleaxe mountain bike reduces rattling while maintaining optimal biking experience.
- Increased Biking Enjoyment
- By addressing the issue of chain slap, the Battleaxe mountain bike delivers a smoother and more pleasant biking experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Bicycle Manufacturing
- Bicycle manufacturers can explore incorporating two-chain drive trains in their mountain bike designs to reduce chain slap.
- Cycling Accessories
- Cycling accessory manufacturers can develop specialized components that reduce chain slap and enhance biking performance.
- Outdoor Sports and Recreation
- Companies in the outdoor sports and recreation industry can offer mountain bikes with innovative features like reduced chain slap, attracting biking enthusiasts.
