A dedicated chainstay protector kit for the 2024 Airdrop Edit MX & 27.5.
We put a lot of emphasis on building bikes that are quiet to ride; it's an often overlooked feature that can make a real difference to the experience. But until now, we haven't found the perfect solution for chainstay protection. An old bit of inner tube, velcroed-on neoprene, or mastic tape... they all work, but they're not exactly dialled. We wanted to do better.
That's where the new Silencer Chainstay Protector comes in. Designed from the ground up to work perfectly on the Edit MX and 27.5, it's a one-piece, injection-moulded TPE rubber protector. We've shaped it with sound-damping ridges on the top, protection from heel-scuff on the side, and it even covers the weld area on the chainstay yoke. Pre-applied adhesive on the entire inside surface keeps it in place. There's a subtle Airdrop logo embossed on the side and we've even specced the perfect surface texture. It's pre-tensioned to wrap around the tube, so the material memory forces it to stay wrapped, not try to peel off.
All new Edit MX & 27.5 bikes and frames come with a Silencer included. We've also made it available as an aftermarket kit which includes a self-adhesive silicon patch to use on the seatstay and an isopropyl wipe to clean your frame before application.
Keeps your bike running quietly
Prevents chain-slap damage to the chainstay
Prevents heel-scuff damage to the chainstay
Injection moulded TPE rubber
Pre-applied adhesive
Easy to install
Injection moulded chainstay protector
Pre-applied adhesive pads for chainstay protector
Self-adhesive seatstay protection patch
Isopropyl Cleaning Wipe
Fitting Instructions
Edit MX / 27.5
The Silencer is designed specifically to fit the 2024 Edit MX and Edit 27.5 frames. One size fits both the 433mm (S1, S2) and the 438mm (S3, S4) chainstays.
Edit v3 / v4
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Edit v3 / v4 chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The 435mm chainstay is a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
Edit v1 / v2
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Edit v1 / v2 chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The non-boost rear end means the chainstay has a less prounounced bend, but the Silencer is flexible enough to cope. The 435mm chainstay is a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
Filter
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Filter chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The Filter's chainstay is shorter at 430mm, meaning the Silencer may need to be trimmed. The chainstay is also a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
A dedicated chainstay protector kit for the 2024 Airdrop Edit MX & 27.5.
We put a lot of emphasis on building bikes that are quiet to ride; it's an often overlooked feature that can make a real difference to the experience. But until now, we haven't found the perfect solution for chainstay protection. An old bit of inner tube, velcroed-on neoprene, or mastic tape... they all work, but they're not exactly dialled. We wanted to do better.
That's where the new Silencer Chainstay Protector comes in. Designed from the ground up to work perfectly on the Edit MX and 27.5, it's a one-piece, injection-moulded TPE rubber protector. We've shaped it with sound-damping ridges on the top, protection from heel-scuff on the side, and it even covers the weld area on the chainstay yoke. Pre-applied adhesive on the entire inside surface keeps it in place. There's a subtle Airdrop logo embossed on the side and we've even specced the perfect surface texture. It's pre-tensioned to wrap around the tube, so the material memory forces it to stay wrapped, not try to peel off.
All new Edit MX & 27.5 bikes and frames come with a Silencer included. We've also made it available as an aftermarket kit which includes a self-adhesive silicon patch to use on the seatstay and an isopropyl wipe to clean your frame before application.
Features
Keeps your bike running quietly
Prevents chain-slap damage to the chainstay
Prevents heel-scuff damage to the chainstay
Injection moulded TPE rubber
Pre-applied adhesive
Easy to install
What's Included
Injection moulded chainstay protector
Pre-applied adhesive pads for chainstay protector
Self-adhesive seatstay protection patch
Isopropyl Cleaning Wipe
Fitting Instructions
Compatibility
Edit MX / 27.5
The Silencer is designed specifically to fit the 2024 Edit MX and Edit 27.5 frames. One size fits both the 433mm (S1, S2) and the 438mm (S3, S4) chainstays.
Edit v3 / v4
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Edit v3 / v4 chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The 435mm chainstay is a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
Edit v1 / v2
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Edit v1 / v2 chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The non-boost rear end means the chainstay has a less prounounced bend, but the Silencer is flexible enough to cope. The 435mm chainstay is a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
Filter
The Silencer is not designed specifically to fit the Filter chainstays. It will fit, but not perfectly. The Filter's chainstay is shorter at 430mm, meaning the Silencer may need to be trimmed. The chainstay is also a little narrower with more taper towards the dropout, meaning the Silencer must be wrapped tighter near the pivot. The location of the rearward cable boss can vary by size, so it may not line up perfectly with the hole and a small modification may be required.
