Chain tension varies at different points.
02-17-13 | 01:34 AM
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Chain tension varies at different points.
When the right pedal is at the 9 o'clock position, it is relatively tight, but when it is at the 3 o'clock position, it has a bit of play, probably 1 - 1.5 inches of play. What could be wrong? (Raleigh Rush Hour that I purchased only 1.5 weeks ago.)
02-17-13 | 01:43 AM
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02-17-13 | 01:57 AM
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One of the things you pay for as you spend more is accurate machining. Cogs and chairings can be out of round. The bolt holes on the chainring may not centre the chainring. Your chain may have a link that doesn't bend freely. Any of these will give a tight spot in your chain tension. Throwing more money at the bike will reduce these, as will good luck and sacrificing virgins to Scrod.
With your bike, just make sure all links are free, lube it well, set the chain tension at its tightest spot and ride your bike. It's what everyone else is doing.
With your bike, just make sure all links are free, lube it well, set the chain tension at its tightest spot and ride your bike. It's what everyone else is doing.
02-17-13 | 02:30 AM
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1.5 inches of play? "1.5 weeks ago" -- lolz
The chain will fly off when your first pothole
If you mean 1.5 cm, just check your BB, adjust to about 1/4" at the tightest point and ride, no big deal
The chain will fly off when your first pothole
If you mean 1.5 cm, just check your BB, adjust to about 1/4" at the tightest point and ride, no big deal
02-17-13 | 02:58 AM
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02-17-13 | 03:38 AM
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One of the things you pay for as you spend more is accurate machining. Cogs and chairings can be out of round. The bolt holes on the chainring may not centre the chainring. Your chain may have a link that doesn't bend freely. Any of these will give a tight spot in your chain tension. Throwing more money at the bike will reduce these, as will good luck and sacrificing virgins to Scrod.
With your bike, just make sure all links are free, lube it well, set the chain tension at its tightest spot and ride your bike. It's what everyone else is doing.
With your bike, just make sure all links are free, lube it well, set the chain tension at its tightest spot and ride your bike. It's what everyone else is doing.
02-17-13 | 09:01 AM
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just adjust your chain tension from the tightest point... if that bothers you loosten ?? ahjesus
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02-17-13 | 10:09 AM
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Your chain could be stretched at certain spots? Or it could be one of the things that was mentioned above. I say get you bike checked by your local bike shop. Your chain could pop off any second and that's really dangerous !
