Straightened the chain line and it still rat
10-17-09, 07:44 AM
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Straightened the chain line and it still rat
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.
10-17-09, 07:50 AM
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it is quieter but only a small amount, the chain line is pretty darn straight too.
10-17-09, 07:51 AM
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I personally think the chain needs to be replaced, it has some ****ty offbrand chain on it.
10-17-09, 07:55 AM
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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.
10-19-09, 11:43 PM
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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.
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THIS is most likely your problem. It's my problem as well, I tried SHELDON'S 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?
Last edited by Scrotze; 10-20-09 at 12:02 AM.
