Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
If it bothers you, there's always the option of getting some 1mm axle spacers and shuffling yours around so that there's, say, 4 or 5mm on the left and 2mm on the right, as well.
i had thought about that but didn't do it as the wheel would no longer be centred in the frame?
Originally Posted by SJX426
Are you running a 1/8 or 3/32 chain?
a 1/8 chain
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i went and ordered the Miche Xpress chainset and a KMC B1 1/8 chain. everything seems fine apart from a clicking noise that seems to be caused by the chain's discs coming into contact with the rear cog's teeth. having done some digging this can be caused by a number of things, such as mixing and matching old and new drivetrain parts. however, this can't be it as they're all brand new. another cause could be the chainline, which is admittedly off, but the problem is, when i installed my friend's old chain it was practically silent!
so i'm not sure what to do. why would a brand new chain be more noisy than an old (and presumably worn out) one? his chain is also a 1/8 KMC. the only difference between his and mine is that his seems slightly thinner. i discovered this when using a chain tool: his chain fit in but mine didn't, despite them both being 1/8 KMC chains...
will the noise quieten down when the components have had time to 'bed in' together? one of things that drew me to fixed gear was the lack of noise, so would really appreciate any help anyone can offer