Chain suck device??????

[aaronxc]

Hey guys saw a dudes bike get serious chain suck and broke his rear chain stay. (Carbon bike) So my question is I got a storm 1 with 1 of those little metal plates and I think that aint gonna stop much.So is there some device I can fit to protect my ride as I think its only a matter of time till I'm pushing my bike home advice needed thanx ladies & Gents

[MrJacques]

Keeping your chain in good condition (clean and lubed) and gears set properly will help. A chain guide might do the trick and it seems you do get devices that can help as well... http://www.cambriabike.com/Tektro-102A-Chain-Suck-Device-Blue.asp

 

Also check that your chain is the proper length (which will have an effect on chain tension)

Edited September 29, 2012 by Jacquers

[Heel Drop]

Hey guys saw a dudes bike get serious chain suck and broke his rear chain stay. (Carbon bike) So my question is I got a storm 1 with 1 of those little metal plates and I think that aint gonna stop much.So is there some device I can fit to protect my ride as I think its only a matter of time till I'm pushing my bike home advice needed thanx ladies & Gents

 

 

Hi I also have the storm 1 let me know what you are going to use Id like know. Will normal tube around the chain not work?

 

Will that kind of damage be covered by the warentee?

[Pipsqueak]

Buy a chain check tool. Never let the chain wear too much. Shorten the chain. If its shorter it doesn't have the slack to suck right up the front ring. I shot earn my chain until I can't use all gears. It won't change across rings, but who needs that anyway?

 

Surely your hanger should break before your chain stay? That's just crazy. Probably a crack there already.

[Pipsqueak]

Sorry, another tip. Next time buy a metal bike.

[aaronxc]

Dude once you go carbon you never go back and I found this on the inter web last night and its from acecosportgroup.com check in the products ( k edge chain catcher device)

[Pipsqueak]

Dude once you go carbon you never go back and I found this on the inter web last night and its from acecosportgroup.com check in the products ( k edge chain catcher device)

Until you damage your frame. Been there done that.

[DR ◣◢]

After every ride make sure to check you front chain rings for any type of damage. Make sure the drivetrain is as clean as possible.

Edited October 3, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis

[CJVDM]

And apparently ( im still to test this theory) a 2 blade system has less (or no) chain suck vs 3 blade system. Chain suck normally happens in the small front blade but normal in big blade

[Big H*]

Try sucking your chain with a Hoover as "Nothing sucks like a Hoover" ...... only Debbie is better!!!!!!!!

[aaronxc]

Now guys on a serious note who is this debbie and my. Bro could seriously utilise her service's

[Skinnyone]

Will that kind of damage be covered by the warentee?

Crash damage as chain suck is, will typically not be covered in any sort of warranty - replacement would be at the distributors discretion.

 

Surely your hanger should break before your chain stay? That's just crazy. Probably a crack there already.

 

Probably not...if you keep pedalling with the chain suck it'll just draw more chain in and try and fit it where its not designed to go and break the chainstay, the hanger may break as well because doing this effectively shortens the chain and will rip the derailleur off...

 

And apparently ( im still to test this theory) a 2 blade system has less (or no) chain suck vs 3 blade system. Chain suck normally happens in the small front blade but normal in big blade

 

Some truth, however if your rings and chain are worn it will chain suck regardless of a double or triple setup.

 

Basically if you keep an eye on your chain and chainring wear it should never be an issue...

[Dicky DQ]

The rear derailure and hanger has no impact on chain suck. It is the chain sticking to the front chain ring. This cannot be prevented by any mechanical means. Only by keeping the drive train in good condition.

[Cav']

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Edited October 3, 2012 by Cav'

[Cav']

Sorry, another tip. Next time buy a metal bike.

smartass

[Johan Bornman]

Hey guys saw a dudes bike get serious chain suck and broke his rear chain stay. (Carbon bike) So my question is I got a storm 1 with 1 of those little metal plates and I think that aint gonna stop much.So is there some device I can fit to protect my ride as I think its only a matter of time till I'm pushing my bike home advice needed thanx ladies & Gents

 

Try some punctuation and capitalisation. It is important. It could mean the difference between helping your uncle Jack off a horse and, helping your uncle jack off a horse.

 

Now. That little metal plate is only to prevent most of the scratches and scrapes that a sucked chain causes. Chainsuck is a tri-partiate alliance: dirt, wear and chainring size.

 

Dirt: The more of it, the more the chainring will stick to the chain.

Wear: The more the chainring is worn, the greater the hook effect will be and more frequent the chain suck.

Chainring size. For a given amount of wear, a smaller chainring will suck more than a larger one because of the hook's angle. The hook I'm referring to is the worn cog* that now looks like a shark's fin. Upside down at the suck side, it is a hook.

 

There are chainsuck devices on the market. These bolt to the BB or such and prevent the chain from passing it. I'm not sure if they're effective. Never used one.

 

Chainsuck doesn't know if it emanated from double or triple chainrings. It only sees the three factors above. A temporary solution could be to file off the tips of the hooks.

 

*A cog is one tooth on a gear or sprocket.