New chain causing chain suck?

steve9uk
steve9uk Posts: 128
edited July 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
Good morning all.
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on chain suck?
The problem is I bought a new chain and cassette and fitted them both. Now what happen is when im in the middle chainring at the front I start to get chain suck. I've checked the chain ring for any damage and it seems to be ok. No raggy edges or anything. Both the chain and the ring are clean? I'm only presuming it could be the chain ring worn?? The chain ring is probably 2 years old.
Many thanks

Steve

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  • steve9uk
    steve9uk Posts: 128
    By the way i'm going to put the old chain back on when I get in to see if the chain suck goes.
    Thanks

    Steve
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Probably a worn chainring, they arn't that expensive!
    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.
  • steve9uk
    steve9uk Posts: 128
    Thanks Rookie. If I get no problems with the old chain going back on then I 'll buy a new chain ring.
  • steve9uk
    steve9uk Posts: 128
    It was the chain rings. Bought a middle and a outer ring. bit steep though £140 but had to have I suppose
    :-(
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    £140 for a couple of chain rings?
    Are the made of gold?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    steve9uk wrote:
    Good morning all.
    I was wondering if anyone has any advice on chain suck?
    The problem is I bought a new chain and cassette and fitted them both. Now what happen is when im in the middle chainring at the front I start to get chain suck. I've checked the chain ring for any damage and it seems to be ok. No raggy edges or anything. Both the chain and the ring are clean? I'm only presuming it could be the chain ring worn?? The chain ring is probably 2 years old.
    Many thanks

    Steve
    Read http://www.fagan.co.za/Bikes/Csuck/
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    cooldad wrote:
    £140 for a couple of chain rings?
    Are the made of gold?

    Retail on XTR is about that.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    njee20 wrote:
    cooldad wrote:
    £140 for a couple of chain rings?
    Are the made of gold?

    Retail on XTR is about that.

    We obviously inhabit different worlds.
    I don't do smileys.

    There is no secret ingredient - Kung Fu Panda

    London Calling on Facebook

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