New Chain Slipping????
SkidMerckx
Posts: 72
I have just fitted a KMC 10 speed chain to my FSA Gossamer Triple/105 setup (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-x10-l-silve ... eed-chain/), having been recommended this chain by Wiggle for a Triple chain-set. However, having fitted this yesterday and having set it up on my bike stand with no issues, I set of on my morning commute only for the chain to slip (not derail but slip?) on the front rings (which is something I have never experienced before?).
As I said above the chain-set is a 10 speed triple (105 with a FSA Gossamer Crank set) and whilst I do not believe that the front chain rings are worn, the fact that this slip also occurs on the granny ring (which seldom gets used and is defiantly NOT worn) leads me to believe that this chain is not the correct one? Can anyone offer any advice on whether or not this chain is suitable, if it is not what else might be – or have I just missed/done something stupid when installing, as I am at a loss.
As I said above the chain-set is a 10 speed triple (105 with a FSA Gossamer Crank set) and whilst I do not believe that the front chain rings are worn, the fact that this slip also occurs on the granny ring (which seldom gets used and is defiantly NOT worn) leads me to believe that this chain is not the correct one? Can anyone offer any advice on whether or not this chain is suitable, if it is not what else might be – or have I just missed/done something stupid when installing, as I am at a loss.
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Should be a straight fit no issues, check for tight links, otherwise the most likley cause is indeed worn rings.....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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How sure are you that it's slipping on the chainrings as opposed to the cassette? Could be that your cassette is worn on certain sprockets. If it's not too bad then you'll find that the chain will "adapt" in a few rides and it'll stop doing it.0
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Thanks guy’s, I have purchased a new 105 cassette and will fit this at the weekend, as this seems to be the most likely cause of the slipping (even though it sure felt like the chain was slipping at the front!).0
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Just an update for all the guy’s that gave me advice. I changed the cassette on my bike at the weekend and whilst this stopped the chain slipping on the outer and the granny ring, it still slipped on the middle ring! After a long search for new outer and middle chain rings (Wiggle’s recommendations coming to just under £80.00), I have bought a whole new crank (105 triple) for £105.50 from Chain Reaction. Hopefully, with a completely new drive train, this will put me back on the road without further problems0
