Chain link sticking

dboden
dboden Posts: 349
edited September 2009 in Workshop
Hi, I have bought a new Felt F4 with Ultegra. I was just riding up and down the street, checking the gears etc. Noticed a little jump now and again. After a closer look, realised the joining links seems a bit tight, so not straightening properley around the jockey wheel. I have tried flexing the chain a little laterally, (but daren't do it too much) but it still does it.
It is about 30miles to the shop where I got it from, and am reluctant for the long trek... but I don't want it to cause more damage.
Any suggestions.
Or am I being silly, and will it loosen off with a good ride?

Thanks

Comments

  • balthazar
    balthazar Posts: 1,565
    If you have a chain breaking tool and know how to use it, it will probably have a setting to open the link up by a small controlled amount. Fit the chain over the 'prongs' nearer the pin on the tool. In this picture, they are the exposed pins that are visible.

    park-tools-chain-brute-chain-tool.jpg
    You may have to use it on both sides to keep the joining pin central.

    Otherwise, careful lateral flexing can do it, but is harder to control.

Categories