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29-10.-2007, 03:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Gear / chain clunk issue...
hello all,
I've got some strange gear behaviour that i hope one of you will recognise?!?! My gear system works fine except when a lot of pressure is applied to the pedals when i'm starting off. I get a jump in the chain that sounds like a loud clunk. it gets louder if more pressure is applied to the medals. Does anyone have any suggestions for what this could be? thanks in advance, matt |
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29-10.-2007, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
Check the bushings AND/OR connections for your swing arm and/or suspension linkage ...
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31-10.-2007, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
Your chain and sprockets may be worn out.
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31-10.-2007, 08:47 PM
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
thanks for your replies, i've had a look at the bottom bracket which seems pretty solid. I then realised that the chain only jumps under pressure on the bottom two sprockets of the rear cassette. I've not taken it apart to have a look yet as i dont have the tool but can these slip? i was under the impression they were sepearate from the main block?
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31-10.-2007, 11:01 PM
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
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The adjustment to the 'B' screw is most easily done when the derailleur is NOT attached to the frame otherwise you are (essentially) grinding the tip of the screw into the derailleur hanger as you attempt to make the adjustment ... you do NOT need to detach the cable. ... but, you probably should NOT be starting from a dead stop with the chain on the smaller cogs ... it's just not as efficient as being on an intermediate cog, accelerating, and then upshifting to the smaller cogs. BTW. The smaller cogs can "slip" if the lockring is loose ... but, then you would have found yourself on the ground. |
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11-12.-2007, 11:56 AM
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
How old is your chain? Have you measured it for wear?
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11-12.-2007, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Re: Gear / chain clunk issue...
thanks for the replies guys. My bike got stolen the other day so this is no longer my issue! on the bright side i picked up a new (used 3 times) saracen zen (rrp £500) off ebay for £101.01, And theres no problems with that!
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