SamL1220 Posted September 3, 2013 Share After every ride. The chain is not that new anymore. At least a couple of months. Going home today to clean it and minor lube and check over. Will take pics of it and maybe you will see something I have missed. I clean the chain regularly and lube it with automatic transmission fluid (ATF)Yeah sounds like Ryanpmb may have hit it bang on the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted September 5, 2013 Share Any chance you could post me a picture of your improved tensioning? I am not 100% with you!! Thanks. Yes I am using a tensioner to pull the chain though.PM'd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share Question... I am running a 34 front and a 20 rear. Using a bmx chain so it is pretty strong, however I seem to be tensioning the chain pretty often. Does this sound correct? I ride the bike almost daily in Tokai and on TM. It seems I am tensioning it too often but I can't run the chain with slack or it comes off.Anything I am missing here? I am also running 34/20 on Laranja, have had major issues with chain jumping off (and some injuries). Have H-drops, no tensioner, using 8sp chain, . Basically I kept tensioning to a point where the chain is almost too tight, having much less issues. You have to keep in mind that running 34/20 uses more chain than 32/18 which theoretically will mean more "flexibility" in the chain as a whole... I like the chainring I have that's why I am running 34/20, but I can promise you that I am going back to 32/18 or 32/17 as soon as the chainring is done with. See pics in next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share Will post some pics of slightly improved/upgraded/modified LARANJA soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanpmb Posted September 6, 2013 Share ... You have to keep in mind that running 34/20 uses more chain than 32/18 which theoretically will mean more "flexibility" in the chain as a whole... Not sure I agree with this... With a bigger sprocket and chainring you have better wrap and the chain will sit on more teeth - potentially meaning less issues... Sounds to me your problem lies in worn or incorrect components (sprocket, chain or chainring...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 6, 2013 Share Not sure I agree with this... With a bigger sprocket and chainring you have better wrap and the chain will sit on more teeth - potentially meaning less issues... Sounds to me your problem lies in worn or incorrect components (sprocket, chain or chainring...) Also Chain alignment Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share LARANJAafter somewhat of a makeover, new wheels, new tires (2.35 + 2.1), new brakes, new mud guard, and some appropriate motivational stickers. Also went a bit West Rand on myself and sprayed the chain CHROME - will see how that works out and how long it lasts... might need to get a gold chain and wear it over a hairy chest with an open shirt... Thug 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted September 6, 2013 Share Looking good Carel.... I hope you take her out before mankele next year BAMF_SS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share Not sure I agree with this... With a bigger sprocket and chainring you have better wrap and the chain will sit on more teeth - potentially meaning less issues... Sounds to me your problem lies in worn or incorrect components (sprocket, chain or chainring...) I agree that potentially there will be more wrap, but the chain will in total lenght be able to stretch more due to having more links thus requiring more regular adjustment/tensioning... Also Chain alignment sorted out alignment LOOOOOOONNGG AGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted September 6, 2013 Share So I put a brand new chain on and have ordered a on-one chain tensioner. I will also be getting a new 36 front blade today and will post back. I bought a "giant" 7/8 speed chain. It says on the box that it can also be used for single speeds so will see how it goes. Thanks for all the advice here. I will let you know once it has been tested. 36!!!!! Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share I hope you take her out before mankele next year today mf! rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 6, 2013 Share I agree that potentially there will be more wrap, but the chain will in total lenght be able to stretch more due to having more links thus requiring more regular adjustment/tensioning... Actually bigger sprockets and chainrings will actually reduce the wear. The reason being that the teeth of the sprockets & chainrings and the link of the chain see less of each (individually that is) Ryanpmb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 6, 2013 Share 36!!!!! Wow Running 36/18 at the moment, granted it's a 26er (rear wheel at least) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted September 6, 2013 Share Hey Bamf, wasn't Mr Jeanpant supposed to be in Italy this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted September 6, 2013 Share LARANJAafter somewhat of a makeover, new wheels, new tires (2.35 + 2.1), new brakes, new mud guard, and some appropriate motivational stickers. Also went a bit West Rand on myself and sprayed the chain CHROME - will see how that works out and how long it lasts... might need to get a gold chain and wear it over a hairy chest with an open shirt... Sometimes I'm still sorry I sold Big Orange... the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAMF_SS Posted September 6, 2013 Share Awesome bike! Stretched@Birth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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