Originally Posted by
HillRider
I believe the chain is actually too short and is pulling the cage too close to the big cog. Did you duplicate the original chain's length when you installed the new one? Is it a new freewheel with a larger big cog?
I'll try adding a a couple links.
I sized the chain according to the standard method the guys on the Park You-tube videos describe.
I can't remember what happened to the original chain, frankly. This rebuild was long in coming and survived a move. Chain probably got trashed along the way.
Everything on the bike was OEM except for the new chain.
I'll let you know how it comes out.