Gears slipping

jonty8
jonty8 Posts: 65
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi, i find that sometimes when i pedal the chain slips on the cog as though it is changing gear, can someone please tell me what is wrong and how to sort it. Thanks, your answers are appreciated, Jonty

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  • rhann
    rhann Posts: 383
    how old is the bike?

    Could be a number of things,
    Chain worn
    Cassette worn
    Front Rings worn
    Gears not set up properly
    Chain too long.
  • fwb2006
    fwb2006 Posts: 212
    If it slips roughly the same time/place and under power then check for a sticky link
  • jonty8
    jonty8 Posts: 65
    hi thanks for replying think it is most likely to be a sticky link but how do you find it and fix it
    Thanks, Jonty
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    jonty8 wrote:
    hi thanks for replying think it is most likely to be a sticky link but how do you find it and fix it
    Thanks, Jonty

    use your eyes and then hold the chain and waggle it. Or use a chain tool to loosen the pin.

    More info can be found on parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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