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07-19-21, 08:20 AM

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Unca_Sam

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Originally Posted by Goldrush

Probably 2 things going on here. I haven't been routinely lubing the pivot points and also I live in a flat area. The only times I use the small chainring is on overpasses.

So now I'll be using the Tri-Flow monthly and shifting into the small ring on a regular basis.

Thanks for the help. You for sure helped me sniff out the solution!!

Just a word of caution: Lube on pivots is good, but overdoing it will allow the grit to accumulate in dry, dusty conditions. There's a balance there somewhere.

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