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@TeddyRich
Hello there veterans,
I had no probs with my chain in the past, chainline is straight etc. I put some of my mate's super thick all weather chain lube (too much of it) and ever since my bike's not been quite right. The drivetrain is making loads of noise, and I can feel the vibration of the sprocket teeth going into the chain which is odd. It's like a vibration on my feet.
I'm pretty sure, after looking at sheldon etc that it's just grit that's got into the chain. There's no noise or vibration when i turn the cranks and wheel when there's no chain there so I've narrowed it down. I think it could also be worn sprocket/chain/chainring but it's impossible to narrow these down as I can't test them independently of one another! Also, it doesn't explain the sudden change in my bike's feeling and performance.
I'm soaking the chainring, chain and sprocket in fairy liquid and water now to get rid of the grease, give it a good clean and then re-lube it all with a lube that's not super thick and awful.
Am I doing the right thing? Not morally, mechanically! Or should i just buy a new chain, sprocket and chainring. That will cost shitloads. I'd rather not do that! Could i get away with just getting a new chain? etc etc etc etc etc etc...
Thanks a lot,
Teddy Rich