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The Bike Shop / New chain / Noisy drivetrain
« on: March 21, 2016, 02:39:03 PM »
New chain. If I turn the cranks by hand it is silent and smooth. Once I am on the bike, the drive train is very creaky / noisy whilst pedaling forwards (backwards is smooth/silent).
I have not pedaled more than around the block.
I am guessing this is simply from wear patterns on my cog/sprocket. Will this remedy itself after I put some time on it? Anyone have experience with this? I have never had a problem putting on new chains on my set ups in the past. I don't want to destroy something, but at the same time I cannot afford to shell out a bunch of money on my drive train atm.
Tried 2 new chains. New bearings in bb. Not to tight. Lubed.
I have not pedaled more than around the block.
I am guessing this is simply from wear patterns on my cog/sprocket. Will this remedy itself after I put some time on it? Anyone have experience with this? I have never had a problem putting on new chains on my set ups in the past. I don't want to destroy something, but at the same time I cannot afford to shell out a bunch of money on my drive train atm.
Tried 2 new chains. New bearings in bb. Not to tight. Lubed.