• One said the name of my crank next to it and I think I would have had an emotional break down if i took a gamble on the one which didn’t fit

    At worst I get a chain guide , the rear mech has a clutch, should be fine? Who knows, did we ride bikes before 1x?

    I cannot stress enough, I have absalutely no idea what is happening when it comes to bikes, I see bit with matching name, I click buy, 50/50 if it works or not

    @velosaurus was very nice this afternoon, ace shed and introduced to me to spotting kites, also switched the rings.

    I’m currently losing my mind over this rd

    It’s so noisy

    But in the park tool video it’s so quiet???

    Honestly, surreal

    Might just ride it???!


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  • Have you got the chain the wrong side of the tab between the jockey wheels in the derailleur?

  • the rear mech has a clutch, should be fine?

    I reckon. The teeth look tall.

    The build looks really nice and cabling ... doesn’t look shit to me (notanexpert).

    If you can’t get clean shifting even when setup maybe align the hanger? It’s easy but you’ll need a tool.

  • See if the noise is coming from the chain engaging with the teeth (both chain-ring and the lower jockey wheel). You might have the chain-line out a bit or the chain a few links too short.

    Good luck!

    BTW, your bike shares a color scheme with this super hero. Gravel x Bibleman?

  • The chain has been fed through the wrong side of the mech cage plate.

    You’ll have to break it and re-feed so it sits the other side, as per the red line here:

  • Good to meet you @maj and glad to help. Bike is looking fantastic.

    Heh! I can watch Red Kites all day, someone across the road feeds them and there are usually 20 then. I know some think its wrong, but I love watching it.

  • mech hanger should be facing backwards, rather than down

    This, and B-Screw, pls.

  • Serious compost goals in this shot.

    Full build is decidedly less mad than I thought it might be. You’ve managed to reign it in with the components so it doesn’t go full dear Susan. Props for this, something truly original.

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