Fixie chain noise

[L.swartz]

I just got a new rook race 1 fixie and when i pedal it's making almost like a rattling/grinding noise by the cog?
I googled it and i think it could be that the chain and cog are not inline.
I measured it and its about 4-5mm off.
Should i take it back to the shop?

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Yes

[RobertWhitehead]

If it's 4-5cm off then you may have quite a big problem  . It is quite simple to align if you want to try it yourself (only if going back is like a day long train ride  )

[Hairy]

I just got a new rook race 1 fixie and when i pedal it's making almost like a rattling/grinding noise by the cog?

I googled it and i think it could be that the chain and cog are not inline.

I measured it and its about 4-5cm off.

Should i take it back to the shop?

Take the bike back to ROOK

[Billy Blaze]

Possibly wrong length BB.

 

Take it back and I'm sure the Rook dudes will sort it out for you.

[GazzaG]

I just got a new rook race 1 fixie and when i pedal it's making almost like a rattling/grinding noise by the cog?

I googled it and i think it could be that the chain and cog are not inline.

I measured it and its about 4-5cm off.

Should i take it back to the shop?

[GazzaG]

Was the mechanic blind?

[Bronco]

I just got a new rook race 1 fixie and when i pedal it's making almost like a rattling/grinding noise by the cog?

I googled it and i think it could be that the chain and cog are not inline.

I measured it and its about 4-5cm off.

Should i take it back to the shop?

 

Do you have any photos ?

[Karman de Lange]

I have to assume you mean 4-5mm , not cm.?

 

if mm, it should be ok.

 

Check tension, might be to tight, also make sure its lubed.  then go for 2-3 rides and see if still noisy, might need to bed in a bit.

[Hairy]

I have to assume you mean 4-5mm , not cm.?

 

if mm, it should be ok.

 

Check tension, might be to tight, also make sure its lubed.  then go for 2-3 rides and see if still noisy, might need to bed in a bit.

I have seen ROOK have a tendency to over-tighten the chain, this would be my gut feel for the noise....is the chain line is out by mm as you say and not cm!

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Rook's Instagram post today states "The first year of owning your Rook, our workshop is open to any and all tune ups". Sounds like they'll take good care of you

[L.swartz]

If it's 4-5cm off then you may have quite a big problem  . It is quite simple to align if you want to try it yourself (only if going back is like a day long train ride  )

how would i do it my self?

[King_Crispy]

Loosen the chain a little, and lube it. It should bed quickly as pointed out by Karman.

Don't always trust Google. Try googling a medical self-diagnosis when you're ill:you'll swear you have a terminal disease.

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[Hairy]

I just got a new rook race 1 fixie and when i pedal it's making almost like a rattling/grinding noise by the cog?

I googled it and i think it could be that the chain and cog are not inline.

I measured it and its about 4-5mm off.

Should i take it back to the shop?

where are you located ... if near we can meet up and I can take a quick look too.

 

I work in CT CBD and live out Table View way.