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Chain keeps dropping.

  • 08-05-2013 4:06pm
    #1
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭


    Hi, looking for some suggestions. When I am using the lowest gear (smallest sprocket ) my chain keeps falling to the inside of my chain set. I think the front and rear derailer are adjusted fine as there is no clicking or rubbing. Using ultrega that's two years old but I haven't used it much and only done 1,000 km so far. Driving me nuts !

    Thanks !


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  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Wind in your low (L) limit screw. This will stop the front mech from moving past your inner ring.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Properly-Adjust-The-Front-Derailleur-On-You/step3/Front-Derailleur-Limit-Screw-Settings/

    That's assuming it's dropping when you change down. If it just falls off for no apparent reason you might have a bent tooth.


  • #3
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    Lumen wrote: »
    Wind in your low (L) limit screw. This will stop the front mech from moving past your inner ring.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Properly-Adjust-The-Front-Derailleur-On-You/step3/Front-Derailleur-Limit-Screw-Settings/

    That's assuming it's dropping when you change down. If it just falls off for no apparent reason you might have a bent tooth.

    Seems to be for just no reason. I will have a look at the teeth and see if any of them are damaged of offline.

    Thanks !


  • #4
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    Was looking at the teeth and noticed a damaged chain link. Could that be the problem ?

    Many thanks !


  • #5
    furiousox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,091 ✭✭✭furiousox


    Chain catcher?

    CPL 593H



  • #6
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    Was looking at the teeth and noticed a damaged chain link. Could that be the problem ?

    Many thanks !


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  • #7
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    DO NOT RIDE THAT CHAIN AGAIN
    or you will end up walking home.
    Get a new chain as its fooked.

    I would say that is the source of your problem either that or your chainrings are worn and need replacing.


  • #8
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    bcmf wrote: »
    DO NOT RIDE THAT CHAIN AGAIN
    or you will end up walking home.
    Get a new chain as its fooked.

    I would say that is the source of your problem either that or your chainrings are worn and need replacing.

    Thanks for that I will replace chain and let ye know how I get on. Hopefully that's it and my visa won't have to be used !!!


  • #9
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Sram chains, 1051 or 1091 get better reviews than shimano or kmc from what I have researched.
    €22 for 1051 on crc

    ibebanging wrote: »
    Thanks for that I will replace chain and let ye know how I get on. Hopefully that's it and my visa won't have to be used !!!


  • #10
    dave2pvd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭dave2pvd


    You're going to need new rings.

    Probably cassette too.


  • #11
    colm_gti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭colm_gti


    Might as well get a new bike


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  • #12
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    dave2pvd wrote: »
    You're going to need new rings.

    Probably cassette too.

    Great ! Think ill try the chain first !


  • #13
    ibebanging
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭ibebanging


    Replaced with SRAM chain and all seems to be going well.

    Many thanks for the replies !


  • #14
    unichall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭unichall


    You should have gotten a dura ace chain, they are the dogs b@//@x, your average speed would automatically be 5kph faster than your standard A4 race.


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