Rimpact

The Chain Damper

Less Feedback, More Confidence

The Chain Damper isolates the rider from spikes in chain energy, reducing drivetrain feedback.

By bringing the chain under control the rider is more closely connected to subtle suspension action.

The Chain Damper is engineered to smooth out peak chain forces by capturing it within a precisely calculated angle of rotation.

Featuring an Integrated Chain Ring Design

By integrating the chain ring directly into the Chain Damper, we’ve achieved an incredibly stiff and creak-free design. The crank interface is built seamlessly into the front plate of the damper, allowing us to create the best possible product without being limited by the traditional BCD chain ring design. This design ensures maximum durability and performance by eliminating unnecessary noise or flex.

Long Service Intervals – Easy Service Process

The Chain Damper has been designed to survive UK winters. You won’t need to service it as often as some high end products thanks to its triple sealed casing that features a “labyrinth” design to minimize any water and dirt ingress. When it does come to servicing your Chain Damper, all you will need is a 3mm Allen key and some grease.

A chain weighs around 260 grams on average and the top part of your chain, (the length between the chain ring and cassette) can move at 8 meters per second, completely uncontrolled. Clutch derailleurs offer some amount of control to the lower part of your chain but the top remains free to flail wildly. 

​Here at Rimpact, we think the significant effect of this uncontrolled chain energy plays a bigger part in unwanted ride characteristics than other sources of negative drivetrain feedback.

We’ve designed a device that can capture this energy momentarily, smoothing out the peak energy spike that usually translates to this significant drivetrain feedback. By controlling the chain’s energy spikes, the Chain Damper creates a silent and calmed ride characteristic that lets the rider focus in on subtle suspension movements and the sound of tyres gripping the dirt. Ultimately a more confidence inspiring ride.​​

The Chain Damper is available in 30t-36t chain ring sizes, is 11/12 speed compatible and is also suitable for use with T-type drivetrains. The first batch is 32t and 36t ring sizes for Shimano direct mount, SRAM 3 bolt & 8 bolt cranks.  Other crank options are in production and an E-bike option is also on the way.

PRICING: 279.99 GBP / 324.99 EUR / 374.99 USD

Available through https://www.rimpactmtb.com/ or through these distributors today! With more coming soon!

USA – bti-usa.com | Canada – cycolo.com | Australia – bikesportz.com.au | New Zealand – swiftdistribution.co.nz | Norway – Plan A Sports AS | Mexico – crossmountain.mx | Spain – bikecomp.com