I have the same size Hillborne (but earlier Taiwan version) with the same crank (Sugino XD-2), same chain (SRAM 9 speed), older generation but NOS low normal XT derailer (but different front derailer, though I can't see how that would matter), and have no issues with chain suck (okay, 2 or 3 instances in 1.5 yrs, probably with dirty chain). I also run a 9 sp Shimano cassette on a 9 sp Shimano hub, versus Paul's 7 sp Shimano freewheel on Phil hub, but can't see how that would matter.
How about BB spindle length? It's a long shot, but if the spindle is too long, I could see that contributing. Gernot On Feb 16, 7:19 am, doug peterson <dougpn...@cox.net> wrote: > Paul: > > > Matt: Yes, perhaps I should try an 8spd chain. They have bigger spaces > > than 9 spd don't they? > > Check out the Harris / Sheldon website for general chain info but IIRC > 9 speed is narrower. I always buy ones marked "6/7/8" speed for my 8 > speed. I generally buy whatever is on sale for around $20 & get > several. Here in SoCal using wax for lube I get a year out of a > chain. It's about as chain friendly an environment as possible (dry, > the whole place is paved over). > > You mention chain suck when climbing; that's odd. Maybe climbing in > the granny & middle of the cluster, with not much chain tension? Hit > a bump or something? Just a thought. > > If chains are that pricey, have Kip pick up a batch when he's here > next time. That doesn't do you any good today but for future. If Kip > & Gernot have no problems & you're the only 9 speed user, that could > be a clue. > > dougP > > On Feb 15, 2:52 am, Paul Yeoh <rawfoodcuis...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Thanks for all your replies. > > > Seth: Just checked, its not the rails. > > > Patrick: Think I read on EcoVelo to use that paraffin/beeswax ratio. > > It worked really well when the chain was still clean, chain ran more > > silent than when new. > > > Matt: Yes, perhaps I should try an 8spd chain. They have bigger spaces > > than 9 spd don't they? I think Wipperman's are available here, but for > > a hefty price (like 1500 thb - 48 USD). I have been a veg oil user > > myself on my other bikes, it was great when I lived in wetter > > Singapore. The Riv was the first bike to get chronic chain suck and so > > I thought I'd try wax since the climate is dry and super dusty this > > time of year in Thailand. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
