chain rub@ chain guard--2006 dahon p8
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chain rub@ chain guard--2006 dahon p8
Hi all,
I post my problem on dahon forum but I didn't get any clear answeres or solutions. I'm posting it here hoping someone can point me to the right direction.
I just got my dahon speed p8 (via internet) couple days ago and what I discovered was a loud rubbing sound from the crank area when I shift into 6,7 or 8th gear. upon closer inspection, the chain shifts to outside of the bike when using these gears and hence causing the chain grind with the chain guard. I was going to tour on this bike in Aug. (calgary to jasper) but now I'm having second thoughts. may be I should use a mtn bike instead.
here are some suggestions that I got from dahon forum:
1. the bike is still in the break-in period and may be the problem will go away if the chain has been streched.
2. change to a longer BB
3. add washers between chainring and chain guard
4. change to internal gear hub
if anyone on this forum has a suggestion or remedies with out breaking the wallet, please let me know
thank you very much
I post my problem on dahon forum but I didn't get any clear answeres or solutions. I'm posting it here hoping someone can point me to the right direction.
I just got my dahon speed p8 (via internet) couple days ago and what I discovered was a loud rubbing sound from the crank area when I shift into 6,7 or 8th gear. upon closer inspection, the chain shifts to outside of the bike when using these gears and hence causing the chain grind with the chain guard. I was going to tour on this bike in Aug. (calgary to jasper) but now I'm having second thoughts. may be I should use a mtn bike instead.
here are some suggestions that I got from dahon forum:
1. the bike is still in the break-in period and may be the problem will go away if the chain has been streched.
2. change to a longer BB
3. add washers between chainring and chain guard
4. change to internal gear hub
if anyone on this forum has a suggestion or remedies with out breaking the wallet, please let me know
thank you very much
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Maladjusted derailleur? (Check the high/low set screws)
Crooked derailleur? (Not even with chainring because it was bent during shipping)
Crooked rear dropouts?
Remove chainring guard completely?
Bent chainring guard?
Crooked rear wheel? (Reinstall in dropouts)
Cassette installed incorrectly?
Crooked derailleur? (Not even with chainring because it was bent during shipping)
Crooked rear dropouts?
Remove chainring guard completely?
Bent chainring guard?
Crooked rear wheel? (Reinstall in dropouts)
Cassette installed incorrectly?
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Originally Posted by pxboii
Hi all,
I post my problem on dahon forum but I didn't get any clear answeres or solutions. I'm posting it here hoping someone can point me to the right direction.
I just got my dahon speed p8 (via internet) couple days ago and what I discovered was a loud rubbing sound from the crank area when I shift into 6,7 or 8th gear. upon closer inspection, the chain shifts to outside of the bike when using these gears and hence causing the chain grind with the chain guard. I was going to tour on this bike in Aug. (calgary to jasper) but now I'm having second thoughts. may be I should use a mtn bike instead.
here are some suggestions that I got from dahon forum:
1. the bike is still in the break-in period and may be the problem will go away if the chain has been streched.
2. change to a longer BB
3. add washers between chainring and chain guard
4. change to internal gear hub
if anyone on this forum has a suggestion or remedies with out breaking the wallet, please let me know
thank you very much
I post my problem on dahon forum but I didn't get any clear answeres or solutions. I'm posting it here hoping someone can point me to the right direction.
I just got my dahon speed p8 (via internet) couple days ago and what I discovered was a loud rubbing sound from the crank area when I shift into 6,7 or 8th gear. upon closer inspection, the chain shifts to outside of the bike when using these gears and hence causing the chain grind with the chain guard. I was going to tour on this bike in Aug. (calgary to jasper) but now I'm having second thoughts. may be I should use a mtn bike instead.
here are some suggestions that I got from dahon forum:
1. the bike is still in the break-in period and may be the problem will go away if the chain has been streched.
2. change to a longer BB
3. add washers between chainring and chain guard
4. change to internal gear hub
if anyone on this forum has a suggestion or remedies with out breaking the wallet, please let me know
thank you very much
One thing that the Dahon Tech suggested about this problem is switching to a 9-speed chain, which is narrower, and thus grinds less. This could be something to try that costs less than $20.
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Many people simply remove the chain guard. I had problems with the chain jumping so I ordered an
additional chain guard (one on each side). When I installed the crank backwards and the chain rubbed
the chain guard. I flipped it and the problem went away (and i don't lose the chain anymore)
So try flipping the crank. If it doesn't work, ditch the guard.
cheers
CE
additional chain guard (one on each side). When I installed the crank backwards and the chain rubbed
the chain guard. I flipped it and the problem went away (and i don't lose the chain anymore)
So try flipping the crank. If it doesn't work, ditch the guard.
cheers
CE
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Originally Posted by CrimsonEclipse
Many people simply remove the chain guard. I had problems with the chain jumping so I ordered an
additional chain guard (one on each side). When I installed the crank backwards and the chain rubbed
the chain guard. I flipped it and the problem went away (and i don't lose the chain anymore)
So try flipping the crank. If it doesn't work, ditch the guard.
cheers
CE
additional chain guard (one on each side). When I installed the crank backwards and the chain rubbed
the chain guard. I flipped it and the problem went away (and i don't lose the chain anymore)
So try flipping the crank. If it doesn't work, ditch the guard.
cheers
CE
thank you
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oh sorry.
removing it and then flip it like a coin 180 degrees. If you look at the crank, it has an offset, meaning
that the teeth of the crank is a few milimeters off center of the mounting screws so, if it is mounted
backwards, it would be to closer to the chain guard by a few MM and possibly rub.
I'll see if I can take a picture.
CE
removing it and then flip it like a coin 180 degrees. If you look at the crank, it has an offset, meaning
that the teeth of the crank is a few milimeters off center of the mounting screws so, if it is mounted
backwards, it would be to closer to the chain guard by a few MM and possibly rub.
I'll see if I can take a picture.
CE