Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the new April's Giveaway for a Chance to Win the Euybike S4 Pro Max ebike worth $1299


Please Help, Chain catching on gear/sprocket
#1
Hello BicycleTutor forum readers!

I am having a problem with my bike where the chain seems to be catching on little notches on the gears and it makes for a difficult and noisy ride.

I have uploaded two short videos to illustrate the problem:
Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtW6JhpcsXE
Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmpWvOijzJg

Please reply if you have some suggestions. If I cannot fix it, I will take it to a mechanic tomorrow, but I'd much rather fix it for myself.

Thanks,
Hoffman
This video is annotated in case what I'm seeing isn't as clear as I think it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUc6-K4YU_A
  Reply
#2
maybe your chainrings are bent?
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!
  Reply
#3
Check your front derailleur adjustment - there should be an adjuster either on the derailleur itself or on the shifter that changes cable tension. On most FD's if the chain is catching on the higher chain ring you will need to release some tension in the cable
Also check the alignment if it has slipped and no longer parallel with the chain ring this may also cause this
  Reply
#4
In the videos, are you running the chain from small chainring to small cog? If so, this is a combination you want to avoid anyway.
Did this always happen, or has something changed?
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Unlocking speed on my e-bike.
Today 01:04 PM
MTB handlebar width
Today 06:25 AM
What is your favorite MTB trail/route in...
Today 06:16 AM
What are the best cost effective ways to...
Today 06:07 AM
Bridgestone Blouson bike.
Yesterday 07:57 PM
Thoughts on paceline riding
Yesterday 05:51 PM
2011 GT Tachyon upgrade/mod
Yesterday 05:04 PM
RECOMMENDATION
Yesterday 05:01 PM
Injury Recovery
Yesterday 04:59 PM
1987 Tommaso Alloy lugged frame
Yesterday 04:58 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. GirishH
22 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
16 posts
no avatar 3. Flowrider
15 posts
no avatar 4. SPINMAN
15 posts
no avatar 5. meamoantonio
13 posts