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@supernashwanpower
hi dooods!
I am doing a bit of detective work on what could be causing a constant grinding/click every time I cycle whilst on the bike...it doesn't happen when I spin the cranks whilst the bike is unmounted. In an attempt to help paint a fuller picture ive listed the following facts for you:
1) The chain line is straight.
2) The chainring teeth are slightly sharp as is the cog on the rear (am I right in thinking these need changing?)
3) Im running a brand new single speed Chain (not a halflink)
4) The click definitely comes from the drive side of the bike
I'd really appreciate your input to help me solve this mystery as there isn't a lbs near me and I have to rely on internets or library!!
A pal said that the click could be due to the rear wheel being slightly off angle to when the chain feeds into the cog teeth hence the click, but i've dabbled with angles and still click. Interestingly there isn't a sound when I cycle really slow..
confused.
Sorry for the story. lol