genius1265
10-17-09, 07:44 AM
So I replaced the front cog with a da cog and it still rattles the chain appears to wiggle back and forth ~~~a very very small amount as it comes down the chain line. It makes a rattling sound when it gets to the cog.
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Straightened the chain line and it still rat
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yokotas13
10-17-09, 07:49 AM
your tension is off
genius1265
10-17-09, 07:50 AM
it is quieter but only a small amount, the chain line is pretty darn straight too.
genius1265
10-17-09, 07:51 AM
I personally think the chain needs to be replaced, it has some ****ty offbrand chain on it.
the_don
10-17-09, 07:55 AM
Put a load of teflon chain lube on the chain, see if that helps.
I just changed to dura ace cogs. 13t 14t and 15t. At first it was noisy, I loaded the chain with a fresh load of teflon chain lube and it's much quieter now. My chainline is perfect.
I just changed to dura ace cogs. 13t 14t and 15t. At first it was noisy, I loaded the chain with a fresh load of teflon chain lube and it's much quieter now. My chainline is perfect.
DRietz
10-17-09, 12:06 PM
Is your chain supposed to be 1/8 or 3/32? That could be it.
riot2003
10-19-09, 07:21 AM
pics?
das_pyrate
10-19-09, 09:23 AM
front cog? wtf
DRietz
10-19-09, 11:25 PM
front cog? wtf
That would be a chain ring, Mr. Particular.
That would be a chain ring, Mr. Particular.
mikeee
10-19-09, 11:43 PM
oh man i think i know the problem lol, your bottom bracket might be too long . mine is too long, i need to get shorter ones. OR your spider might be bent.
Scrotze
10-19-09, 11:51 PM
oh man i think i know the problem lol, your bottom bracket might be too long . mine is too long, i need to get shorter ones. OR your spider might be bent.
If you're referring to the BB spindle length, I think he mentioned he got the chain line "pretty darn straight" so I don't think that's the problem.
your tension is off
THIS is most likely your problem. It's my problem as well, I tried SHELDON'S (http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html#tension) method of achieving a decent tension a couple times. Then I realized I was using the 3/32 chain ring from the road bike with a predominantly 1/8 drive train.
EDIT: If I'm not mistaken this is to be used indoors at home? Have you tried riding outside?
If you're referring to the BB spindle length, I think he mentioned he got the chain line "pretty darn straight" so I don't think that's the problem.
your tension is off
THIS is most likely your problem. It's my problem as well, I tried SHELDON'S (http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed-conversion.html#tension) method of achieving a decent tension a couple times. Then I realized I was using the 3/32 chain ring from the road bike with a predominantly 1/8 drive train.
EDIT: If I'm not mistaken this is to be used indoors at home? Have you tried riding outside?