So I've solved the issue. It was the chain. Think it just had slightly thicker plates causing a bit more friction. Super silent now with a KMC Z1 chain fitted.
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So I've solved the issue. It was the chain. Think it just had slightly thicker plates causing a bit more friction.
Super silent now with a KMC Z1 chain fitted.