Slack chain

ilovegrace
ilovegrace Posts: 677
edited June 2017 in Workshop
Hi all
I was cleaning my bike on a work stand last night and noticed the when in the small , rear small front chainring , the chain sags and rests on the chain-stay , checked my other bike and this does not happen , is there something wrong ?
regards
Mark

Comments

  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Spring gone in the rear mech really ? Or it could be clogged with dirt ?
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    Are you sure that the chain is the right length?
  • 6wheels
    6wheels Posts: 411
    Most likely the above, but... if the bottom run of the chain is up against the top jockey wheel the chain is too long.
  • ilovegrace
    ilovegrace Posts: 677
    Thank chaps
    Going to check out and report back
    Regards
    Ilg
  • svetty
    svetty Posts: 1,904
    Usually means the pivots in rear mech need servicing
    FFS! Harden up and grow a pair :D
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Usually means the chain is too long!
    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.