Hey, got my Chris King, 2nd hand. About 1 month ago. It's all good, never skipped or anything. But my mates is really loud, sorta' hard to explain. And mine is really quiet, like you push it along and you can hear the tires over the King. With my mates, you can hear it ticking, like a Hope. I dunno' what to do with mine, It was something to do with it not bedded in right, but it hasn't skipped, and it's 2nd hand. So might not of been bed in much. If anyone could help me as to get it engaging(sp) a bit louder, would be much help. If I haven't explained this very well, just ask questions and I'll try explain more. Thanks. Modified