File or grind off this chainring burr?
09-18-18, 11:08 AM
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File or grind off this chainring burr?
I can just file this off right? I think it was the cause of some occasional chain suck on a test ride of this used bike I just got. I tried to file it quickly this morning with a fine file I hand handy, but it was gonna need more work. photo from before I tried anything. I have a larger, courser file I can use but I also have a small grinding barrel for my drill, & I think maybe something for my cordless rotary tool. what would you use? it appears to be the only burr
09-18-18, 12:06 PM
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I would use a small file and some patience as opposed to taking a power tool to such a small defect.
09-18-18, 02:56 PM
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just got this bike, yeah it's grody, but a wire brush isn't gonna get that burr off
safety glasses ... check!
file instead of power tool, check!
like to avoid a new chain ring, if I don't need it. if the chain suck goes away with the burr ...
safety glasses ... check!
file instead of power tool, check!
like to avoid a new chain ring, if I don't need it. if the chain suck goes away with the burr ...
09-18-18, 02:59 PM
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I've filed them a bit in the past. Concentrate on where the chain is gonna ride, the rest doesn't matter unless you want to make it pretty. A small round file (carefully used) works pretty well in the teeth gaps.
09-18-18, 05:12 PM
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I doubt that that little burr is the cause of your issue, but file away. With a good file it will be smooth in no time.
09-18-18, 08:46 PM
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this will have to do
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good news, test ride had no chain suck issues. wutz next?
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good news, test ride had no chain suck issues. wutz next?
