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Blackburn Pete
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I am riding an Evox LE (Semi-Recumbent) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I
am hearing a lot of noise from the single chain idler on the return
portion of the chain. The idler is riding on a post that is mounted on a
hanger from the frame. There is no bearing there, only a bushing and I
would like to find a suitable replacement that has sealed bearings. The
current idler has about an inch (2.5 cm) of shaft to accomodated the
side to side chain movement on the 8-speed cassette. Has anyone got some
advice concerning the following questions?
Is it necessary to allow that much play for the idler to travel side to
side?
Should I use a modified roller-blade/skateboard wheel with a groove cut
out for the chain?
Should I get a sealed bearing derailleur idler with teeth and use that?
Is there a company that could supply an idler with sealed bearings?
The same bike is also branded as a Mikado Quetzal LE. Here is a link to
the specs.
http://www.mikadobicycles.com/en/popup_specs.asp?id=5
I am refering to the idler near the back wheel rim.
Thanks for your help.
am hearing a lot of noise from the single chain idler on the return
portion of the chain. The idler is riding on a post that is mounted on a
hanger from the frame. There is no bearing there, only a bushing and I
would like to find a suitable replacement that has sealed bearings. The
current idler has about an inch (2.5 cm) of shaft to accomodated the
side to side chain movement on the 8-speed cassette. Has anyone got some
advice concerning the following questions?
Is it necessary to allow that much play for the idler to travel side to
side?
Should I use a modified roller-blade/skateboard wheel with a groove cut
out for the chain?
Should I get a sealed bearing derailleur idler with teeth and use that?
Is there a company that could supply an idler with sealed bearings?
The same bike is also branded as a Mikado Quetzal LE. Here is a link to
the specs.
http://www.mikadobicycles.com/en/popup_specs.asp?id=5
I am refering to the idler near the back wheel rim.
Thanks for your help.