Originally Posted by MsLizVt

Hexenmeister, Hi!

I'm only guessing here but is it rubbing on the left side of the bike? If the quick release or the nuts holding the wheel in the rear dropouts is too loose the wheel will move forward when the chain is under tension.

Ok what does that mean in lay terms? When it's too loose and you pedal the top part of the chain is pulling on the rear cog. Thus there is tension on the chain pulling the rear wheel forward, predominantly on the side with the chain, gears, and crank.

The best thing to do is loosen the quick release, pull the rear wheel all the way back and up into the dropouts, then tighten the quick release (or nuts) until it's very very snug. The quick release functions two ways, one is to release it easily just flip the lever, the other is to hold the opposite {gear} side of the release with one hand and with the other tighten the lever side on the threaded axle. Flip the lever towards the bike to close it, but make sure it's somewhat difficult to close it all the way. (just my humble opinion of course).

Remember to keep the rear wheel pulled back and up into the drop outs which should keep the tire centered between the chain stays.

Ok so that all sounds simple and maybe there is another problem, but that's my gut feeling and experience from quite a few years of riding and maintaining bikes.

Do let us know if that works, please.


Liz