Middle Chainring Problem?
#1
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Bikes: 1992 Serotta Colorado II,Co-Motion Speedster, Giant Escape Hybrid, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour
Middle Chainring Problem?
Today I was working on our tandem, we haven't ridden it yet this year as we have been touring on singles. And as I was lubing the chain I noticed that when in the middle chainring the chain was acting "funny" at a certain point in the rotation. Not every rotation but more like every other. I did not find any tight links on the chain so I am wondering if the chainring might be in need of replacement.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Thoughts?
Thanks!
#2
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Bikes: Tandems: Calfee Dragonfly S&S, Ventana ECDM mtb; Singles: Specialized Tarmac SL4 S-Works, Specialized Stumpjumper Pro, etal.
Today I was working on our tandem, we haven't ridden it yet this year as we have been touring on singles. And as I was lubing the chain I noticed that when in the middle chainring the chain was acting "funny" at a certain point in the rotation. Not every rotation but more like every other. I did not find any tight links on the chain so I am wondering if the chainring might be in need of replacement.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
Thoughts?
Thanks!
#3
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From: NE Ohio
Bikes: 1992 Serotta Colorado II,Co-Motion Speedster, Giant Escape Hybrid, 1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour
I knew I should have been more clear!
The chain does what I would say is a little"hop". Not much but I can feel it in the crank. As I said I could not find any tight links on the chain.
The chain does what I would say is a little"hop". Not much but I can feel it in the crank. As I said I could not find any tight links on the chain.







