Rear Mechs

[Fishy]

well basically, i like riding backwards, from 180 endos and riding backwards, but my chain seems to slip sometimes, does it make a difference how high the rear mech is, so like how short the chain is

if you get me... >_<

[narrowbars]

If your chains coming off chances are that somthings either bent or out of line slightly. Check your rear mechs straight? What sort of condition is your chain in?

[Clarky]

check you havent bent your mech hanger and also make sure chain line is straight and also make sure enough tension is in the chain.

clarky ^_^ :) :lol:

[Martin]

check the chain isn't bent

[Zoo_Monkey]

if you have a really dodgy chain line the chain can jump when back pedaling,

the chain should be parallel to the front chain ring, this isn't always possible if you run gears so set up your bike so your fave gear runs strait. the only way to do this is to either spacer out/in the cassette or change bb length, bb length is the way to go but it can be expensive

the chain can also skip if you have a stiff link - it may not be apparent when you pedal as if the link isn't to stiff but when you back pedal there is no pressure on the chain so its free to do what it wants. to fix a stiff link flex the chain by hand on every link (bend it back and for in the direction its not supposed to bend) this will free it up

also check there isn't anything stuck in your derailleur and that it is strait and not bent - move the chain line into its optimum position to check this

hope that helps

[Fishy]

oooops, the mech is abit bent actually, just been to check it, the chains new, and i also have a stiff link thou ^_^

[Ash-Kennard]

Single-speed, the easy way of life.