Rebelistic Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hi all!I just replaced my chain couse my old one snapped the other day. I found that the new one (trialtech/kmc 3/32) skips. After examining my mech hanger and tensioner I noticed that it was pretty bent, so I have fitted a new hanger and straightened the tensioner.My chain line now looks fine and if I spin the cranks backwards it seems fine - it still skips when riding though. It seems to be skipping at the back end not the front chainring. My best guess is that the rear sprocket (gusset single speed 13t) has warn and needs replacing (it's about a year old). The bloke in my LBS rekons that it is unlikley due to the rear sprocket though.What do you guys think - I'll most likley order a new sprocket anyway to try?Cheers,John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob/Mitch Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have had exactly the same problem, it turned out to be the new chain riding up on the old worn sprocketIt might wear in after a few rides, if not just change the sprocket, should do the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 +1 matey i'm having exactly the same problem right now but the rear sprocket is nearly new and i can't find any thing that will solve the problem, any solutions out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Chains, chainrings and sprockets/cassettes all bed into each other, so if you have any of those that are significantly old, and you replace one of them, it can cause your chain to skip. Mine did it on my jump bike, turned out I needed a new chainring and cassette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 What tensioner you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Might need more chain wrap if you're using a 74Kingz stylee stensioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Chains, chainrings and sprockets/cassettes all bed into each other, so if you have any of those that are significantly old, and you replace one of them, it can cause your chain to skip. Mine did it on my jump bike, turned out I needed a new chainring and cassette.More people need to learn this!It does cost more to replace them all, but they will last longer! At the moment your chain is bedding itself into your worn out sprockets, so as soons as it's comfy, it'll end up just as weak as the old one was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 i got so pissed off i'm runnin a modified mech on the bottom and a reversed kingz on the top to mantain maximum chain wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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