Chain suck, is my chainset worn:

Danny-T

When the chainset is just cleaned and just lubed I don't have a problem, as soon as it gets the slightest bit wet/gritty I'm suffering from severe chain suck. It also only happens on the middle ring.

I just got back from an extremely annoying ride and had a look and to my untrained eye this looks pretty worn, but I'm also aware they do make the teeth funky shapes and sizes so thought I'd get a 2nd opinion from those wiser than I here:







Whatcha reckon? Any input appreciated

nicklouse

yes.

bails87

Looks pretty worn to me. New chainring time. Steel is a bit heavier but lasts longer

cooldad

Those do look a bit funky, especially the top pic.

Danny-T

Ha knew it! Thanks for the confirmation guys. Damn this bike lark just gets more and more expensive eh? Still it's a relief to know that is likely the cause of the problem.

cooldad

You do have a choice, eat or ride.
Deore are relatively cheap and long lasting.

Anonymous

If the chain has been on the bike as long as that chainring has, then there's a good chance the chain needs replacing too.

bails87

yeehaamcgee wrote:

If the chain has been on the bike as long as that chainring has, then there's a good chance the chain needs replacing too.

And the new chain will probably skip on the other chainrings and the cassette......

Danny-T

Thanks cooldad, been trying to do more of the latter and less of the former in an attempt to not cause so much of this costly wear and tear by being a fat b*stard :P

I believe that was a Deore (Shimano FC-M542?) and lasted just shy of 10 months so might try for something a bit meatier, that said I'll probably be restricted by whatever they have available at my LBS as I'm going away on Friday and taking the bike so need a quick fix.

Anonymous

bails87 wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

If the chain has been on the bike as long as that chainring has, then there's a good chance the chain needs replacing too.

And the new chain will probably skip on the other chainrings and the cassette......

Thank you captain doom and gloom, I was trying to break it to him gently

Danny-T

Chain's been replaced a few times but might just get a new one to save the hassle and will see about the cassette

*warns bank account to prepare for impact...again

bails87

yeehaamcgee wrote:

bails87 wrote:

yeehaamcgee wrote:

If the chain has been on the bike as long as that chainring has, then there's a good chance the chain needs replacing too.

And the new chain will probably skip on the other chainrings and the cassette......

Thank you captain doom and gloom, I was trying to break it to him gently

I've had my own thread of failure, I'm just sharing it around!