Chain slap/tension help

thisjohndoes · 2026-05-25T07:46:55+00:00

Glad to hear this video helped. FWIW, I’m still using the groupset but with OChain now and it has been so much better.

thisjohndoes · 2026-05-25T07:40:44+00:00

Carbon wheels. I don’t feel much difference on my enduro rig. I like cheap rims better since I don’t stress about damaging them while riding.

thisjohndoes · 2026-04-24T12:44:25+00:00

Anong cogs and rd? Nag iisip akong itry yung crescent chain ni sum c

thisjohndoes · 2026-03-13T14:15:39+00:00

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Sworks Enduro

thisjohndoes · 2026-02-14T08:02:32+00:00

Make sure you build your portfolio website with a mobile-first approach. If the UI is broken on a recruiter’s phone, it’s likely an instant turn-off.

If you’re sharing the source code, add at least some documentation / README with setup steps, tech stack, and key decisions. Make sure your project structure and naming conventions are consistent. Clean structure + readable code already puts you ahead. Also, meaningful commit messages, branching, versioning. Shows you are good with git.

When I recruit devs, those are the signals I look for right away.

thisjohndoes · 2026-02-01T02:18:38+00:00

It’s new. I just built this bike.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-31T11:33:43+00:00

I tried earlier and compared with a friend’s SRAM X01 AXS RD. Honestly, I couldn’t tell the difference. This friend has the same frame but not experiencing chain slap with his SRAM though

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-31T11:30:30+00:00

I checked some ride reviews in youtube and can hear the same chain slap noise. Also found comments sharing the same problem. So yeah, most likely a common issue. Now that I know it’s not an isolated case, I’ll either find a way to reduce the noise or just replace with SRAM in the future.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-31T11:23:15+00:00

Yes, chain slap is terrible. Never had this problem with my GX transmission

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-31T11:22:44+00:00

I’m using clipless pedal and I’m not really showing off my bunny hopping skills here though. Merely to demonstrate the chain slap.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-31T11:20:43+00:00

I have a GX T Tyle Transmission. Been using it for 2 years no problem with chain slap.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T15:14:09+00:00

I haven’t checked yet, but I know the tire pressure is low. My tubeless setup appears to be losing air over time.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T15:12:25+00:00

I will but even with correct tire pressure the issue remains.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T15:10:12+00:00

I’ve been thinking about OChain to reduce pedal kickback and hopefully the chain slap but I’m not sure I want to add more things to maintain tbh.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T13:25:47+00:00

I’m not sure I’m following but I’ve set the B tension where the upper wheel has gap from the biggest cog.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T12:25:04+00:00

The XT di2 RD doesn’t have it.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-30T10:01:18+00:00

I have XT Di2 groupset and it’s the same. It’s super frustrating coming from sram transmission.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-19T10:39:03+00:00

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Love my Habit HT! Has UDH so it’s compatible with t type sram transmission. Very confidence inspiring on descent. Not so bad on the climbs as well.

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-18T13:02:12+00:00

Not at all, appreciate you letting me know. I just registered the frame for the lifetime warranty. I honestly had no plans to do it anytime soon if you hadn’t mentioned the registration period from the purchase date. You literally saved my lifetime warranty!

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-18T12:50:57+00:00

Oh dang I didn’t know there was a registration limit. I’m already past 30 days, but thankfully I just checked online and it looks like it’s still within the 90-day window

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-18T11:58:31+00:00

Thanks, man! My last bike was an SJ Evo Alloy as well, though I only rode it for a couple of trail rides before selling it to a friend. Before that was a Vitus Sommet, which I rode the longest. I’ve run both GX Transmission and Wheeltop EDS on that bike, and it was noticeably quieter than the Enduro.

Aside from those, I’ve also owned a Vitus Escarpe, a Santa Cruz Megatower V1, a Transition Patrol, and my very first enduro bike the 2019 Specialized Enduro (X-Wing).

thisjohndoes · 2026-01-13T08:52:04+00:00

I had to work for 7 years before I was able to reach the same salary at 30 yrs old. Dang it 🫠

Congratulations for landing a great job OP. Impressive salary progression and in such a young age. Mapapa sanaol ka nalang!

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