Small cog chain skip
08-10-10, 08:58 PM
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Small cog chain skip
I'm trying to bring a 70s era Schwinn Continental back to life - so far I've sprung for new tires, new rear wheel, trued the front wheel, adjusted the brakes, given it a bath and cleaned/lubed the drive train. It weighs a ton but it goes like a train once you're rolling... unfortunately in the top gear the chain skips with even moderate pedal pressure.
So here's the question - what do I do next? It doesn't make sense to put too much money into this bike, but I would like it to work! FYI it's a 14 - 28 5 speed freewheel.
Thanks in advance...
JM
So here's the question - what do I do next? It doesn't make sense to put too much money into this bike, but I would like it to work! FYI it's a 14 - 28 5 speed freewheel.
Thanks in advance...
JM
08-10-10, 09:19 PM
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Is this a new chain?
08-10-10, 09:22 PM
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No, possibly the original chain. Might start by replacing that, huh?
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Who cares.
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You probably have worn teeth on that small cog. Although it is possible to just replace that cog, it usually makes sense to replace the whole freewheel. Here's a 6-cog one that would probably work (might need to add a spacer if it rubs against the frame):
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_200300
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...1_10000_200300
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Niagara Cycle
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1 x Free Wheel Multi Ch 14-28 6-Speed Brown (3398) = $5.99
1 x KMC Z30 Chain 5/6 Speed 1/2" x 3/32" x 116L Brown/Brown (51707) = $4.57
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UPS (1 x 3lbs) (Ground): $7.61
Total: $19.01
Giddyup! Can't beat that!
Thanks guys -
JM
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1 x Free Wheel Multi Ch 14-28 6-Speed Brown (3398) = $5.99
1 x KMC Z30 Chain 5/6 Speed 1/2" x 3/32" x 116L Brown/Brown (51707) = $4.57
------------------------------------------------------
UPS (1 x 3lbs) (Ground): $7.61
Total: $19.01
Giddyup! Can't beat that!
Thanks guys -
JM
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