Box Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 I've been running a half-link chain for a while, but recently swapped it for a new normal one to avoid a painful faceplant. My chain keeps skipping when I put a bit of a load on it. Changed the tensioner for a double wheel type so chain wrap isn't a problem, also the chainline is spot on. I'm running a Hope Pro II hub but that seems fine, pretty sure it isn't the freehub slipping. Anyone else had skipping issues? I'm thinking it could be wear on the sprockets. Any tips would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Harris Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 if you get a new chain its usually best if you change the sprocket and chainring, after long use the chain will wear out and mould to the chainring/sprocket which can distort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Yeah sounds like sprocket wear to me. The main downside to the small cogs we use now is that they wear out a lot quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Higher quality sprockets should usually last you alright though, in fairness. The main issue with half-link chains is that because they stretch so much, they exacerbate sprocket wear. Might be worth banging a new sprocket on your bike though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Higher quality sprockets should usually last you alright though, in fairness. The main issue with half-link chains is that because they stretch so much, they exacerbate sprocket wear. Might be worth banging a new sprocket on your bike though... Truth... I replace my chain every 2-3 months before it shows any real wear, sprockets can last for years then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Put a smaller, non-raped-by-half-link sprocket on and all seems well. Guess I should've tried that before splashing out on a new tensioner... Thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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