"Chain Suck"?
meanredspider
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Fitted a new chain, cassette and jockey wheels to the Deore XT on my Cube Reaction Race. Since doing so, under pretty heavy load (steep slopes), I'm getting "chain suck" with the chain locking itself. I've only had this once before in the terrible mud of the Strathpuffer. Given it only does it under load, I'm not really sure what I'm looking for - the only thing I can think is that the RD isn't providing enough tension. Hints and tips would be greatly appreciated!
ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
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New chainring time.I don't do smileys.
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I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:New chainring time.
Blimey - apart from the Puffer, I've hardly used the granny ring. The bike's main duty has been as a Highland winter commuter, shod with Ice Spiker Pros. In fact, the granny ring got used so infrequently, the FD often wouldn't do the shift if required to.
But, reading the blurb, it does make sense. I'll take a closer look at the tooth wear tomorrow.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
Well, I don't have much of a reference but this doesn't look too bad to my uneducated eye
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Teeth are very asymmetric, I'd be changing it.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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Cool - is my best bet to buy the full chainset?ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
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Shame you''ve already bought the chain and cassette. Woollyhatshop are doing complete drive train replacements for £80 (cranks, rings, bottom bracket, chain, cassette)0
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meanredspider wrote:Cool - is my best bet to buy the full chainset?
God, no. you can pick up a granny ring for about £5 normally. CRC regularly have some clearance offers...0 -
jimothy78 wrote:meanredspider wrote:Cool - is my best bet to buy the full chainset?
God, no. you can pick up a granny ring for about £5 normally. CRC regularly have some clearance offers...
I'm just thinking that the other rings will be dead too. That granny ring has done nothing compared to the other two.ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
Ouija wrote:Shame you''ve already bought the chain and cassette. Woollyhatshop are doing complete drive train replacements for £80 (cranks, rings, bottom bracket, chain, cassette)
Will the Deore rings fit the Deore XT - I guess so? I'll be needing another cassette, BB and chain in timeROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0 -
I know they fit the more expensive SLX so there is a good chance they'll fit Deore XT. Can always sell the crank arms to make back some money.0
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They fit.I don't do smileys.
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Thanks folks - orderedROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH0
