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Chain Slipping

gb155gb155 Posts: 2,048
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
My Giant Yukon 08 is now 53 miles old and the chain seems to be slipping in the 8th gear cog, On Tuesday during REALLY bad rain it was also doing the same in 7th, The shop said I get a free service but I cant get it to them for another 6 weeks (Im doing 20 miles per week at the moment) so was wondering if you guys could help me out ?
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  • nonnac85nonnac85 Posts: 1,608
    Have you got a damaged link in your chain or is the problem when you chage gear.

    If when changing gear have you tried adjusting the barrel adjusters (cable adjustment barrel) where the cable from gear levers meets the mech? Also try adjusting the limit screws.

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  • gb155gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Good point, a link snapped after 10 miles so I got it removed and just put another in, it was fine since then and has only just started to slip a little in 8th
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
  • dirtbiker100dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    is one of the links a bit stiff?
  • gb155gb155 Posts: 2,048
    dirtbiker100 wrote:
    is one of the links a bit stiff?

    No, all seem fine
    On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back

    December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs

    July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles

    http://39stonecyclist.com
    Now the hard work starts.
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