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Old 01-09-11 | 05:13 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Washington State

Bikes: fuji s12s, Schwiin Le Tour, Puegot mtn. bike, Hiawatha crusier

I fixed the problem. The 8th gear was worn badly, so the teeth were to thin and small. I found another 13 gear in my parts stash and changed it out. Comparing the size of the teeth compared to the one I put in, is about 1/2 the width of teeth. I probably wouldn't have noticed unless I had that other gear. The thin teeth must have been causing the syncing from being right to the chain. The bike that I bought for a song, has turn out to be the Titanic. I have almost replaced everything on it. Both derailers, one shifter, seat , chain, now 8th gear. Believe it or not the tires and wheels are good. The Bike had a ton of miles put on it by a guy that was using it for commuting. Mission Accomplished.. Yeah...... Thanks for all your input. Its good to know I have someone else to bounce ideas off of. Happy New Year
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