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07-19-12, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by adamj6100

Hi,

I have had a problem with the chain skipping on my Scott Speedster S30 which has been running 30/45/52 and 12-26 on the rear cassette. I thought I had identified a chipped tooth on the third chain ring on the rear cassette so swapped it for a 11-26 rear cassette. However, the chain is now skipping continuously on the bottom chain ring. All compinents are 9 speed.

Have I not installed a compatible cassette or is there an additional problem anyone can suggest and help me solve?!

Thanks,

Adam

Might be you need to adjust your rear derailleur. When I swapped out my cassette (I changed the chain at the same time) it skipped in smaller sprockets on the large chainring, and a tweak to the RD fixed it.

I agree with the advice to check your chain for extension - if your chain is extended it won't mesh cleanly with a new cassette and will skip.

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