I put a new chain on an old road bike I inherited and replaced the rear cassette. I went to ride to work today and I had what appeared to be chain skipping within a few feet of leaving the garage. I knew a new chain and old cassette could cause this, but I hadn't heard of this happening in the front also. I will take a closer look this weekend when I have time, but that seems like a logical first place to start.
It's a 12 year old bike and my Dad rode it often for the first few years. Original crankset I believe.
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The chainrings do look a bit worn, but you're right, this is fairly rare.
Does it happen the same on both front chainrings?
Does it only skip under high pressure pedalling?
If yes to the first or no to the second, I would suspect something else first. (stiff link in chain, need der. adjustment, etc)
have you tried finding a new chainring? that would save you the expense of a whole crankset. what is the fc-xxx model number? it will be stamped on the back of the crank arm
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I would think the ultegra or the vuelta would suffice for a replacement
the nashbar cr2 is ok for the money but would require an isis bottom bracket
I used one on my trek commuter 14spd (double)
now that I see it again this bike is a Nashbar showcase, Ha
seat,crankset,seat post, skewers,barends, waterbottle holder
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