Old 11-21-14 | 05:38 PM
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Bikes: '15 LeMond Washoe custom painted, '06 LeMond Croix de fer custom painted, '18 Specialized Crux

Originally Posted by Dunbar
I'm not excusing your LBS mechanic but FYI a (properly adjusted) chain catcher would prevent that from happening. I install them on all of my new carbon bikes before they see their maiden voyage. As far as the chain suck it's probably a run-of-the-mill adjustment issue. For example adjusting limit screws when your issue is cable tension is a good way to start throwing/dropping chains.
That's funny -- the bike came with an integrated chain catcher. I guess I'll need to take a look at that; obviously it's not doing its job.
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