Probably a chain issue
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Probably a chain issue
Hi guys,
my bike (Bixs core 700 EQ ) was running great until i cleaned the chain ( Shimano CN-HG 40) with a degreaser and oil it with wet lube. Now its grinding like it has some sand stones in it , that it picks up during the rides. I tried to clean it once again and again and again... but it just doesnt go away. The local mechanic says that it would eventualy go away if i dont cleaned for a while. It doesnt look like the chain is worn out. The bike ir running great but this grinding its just anoying on the long rides. I am thankfull for your advices and opinions.
my bike (Bixs core 700 EQ ) was running great until i cleaned the chain ( Shimano CN-HG 40) with a degreaser and oil it with wet lube. Now its grinding like it has some sand stones in it , that it picks up during the rides. I tried to clean it once again and again and again... but it just doesnt go away. The local mechanic says that it would eventualy go away if i dont cleaned for a while. It doesnt look like the chain is worn out. The bike ir running great but this grinding its just anoying on the long rides. I am thankfull for your advices and opinions.
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The degreaser took the factory applied grease out of the chain. You might be able to get the grease back inside the chain with a vacuum chamber.....
Get a new chain. Clean with a dry shop rag, lubricate lightly and evenly, run the through all the gears, and finally wipe down with dry clean shop rag.
Get a new chain. Clean with a dry shop rag, lubricate lightly and evenly, run the through all the gears, and finally wipe down with dry clean shop rag.
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If the chain was filled with fine grit/grime and now all that is gone you will hear the metal on metal contact, that was muffled before with the grime. Have you measured the chain for wear? For the cost of a new chain this isn't worth too much time. Andy
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You might try cleaning the chain with an ultrasonic cleaner. Then re-lube.
As mentioned, physically measure the chain length. I think 1/16" stretch in 12" is considered worn out.
How many miles on the chain? Riding conditions? Rain? Wet? Snow?
As mentioned, physically measure the chain length. I think 1/16" stretch in 12" is considered worn out.
How many miles on the chain? Riding conditions? Rain? Wet? Snow?
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Hi guys,
my bike (Bixs core 700 EQ ) was running great until i cleaned the chain ( Shimano CN-HG 40) with a degreaser and oil it with wet lube. Now its grinding like it has some sand stones in it , that it picks up during the rides. I tried to clean it once again and again and again... but it just doesnt go away. The local mechanic says that it would eventualy go away if i dont cleaned for a while. It doesnt look like the chain is worn out. The bike ir running great but this grinding its just anoying on the long rides. I am thankfull for your advices and opinions.
my bike (Bixs core 700 EQ ) was running great until i cleaned the chain ( Shimano CN-HG 40) with a degreaser and oil it with wet lube. Now its grinding like it has some sand stones in it , that it picks up during the rides. I tried to clean it once again and again and again... but it just doesnt go away. The local mechanic says that it would eventualy go away if i dont cleaned for a while. It doesnt look like the chain is worn out. The bike ir running great but this grinding its just anoying on the long rides. I am thankfull for your advices and opinions.