That is a serious bummer Nick. Add that to the statements that aftermarket rings causing issues with this set makes me go hmm. Maybe I should consider a different crankset next time :(
It's too bad, I like the set otherwise. On Feb 20, 2014 3:41 PM, "NickBull" <nick.bike.b...@gmail.com> wrote: > You're not alone, Jim. > > I've been running 9-speed with Sugino XD600, SRAM chains, and SRAM > cassettes since around 2000. This all worked fine together until I bought > a new XD600 before PBP in 2007. That XD600 and all of the ones I've bought > since then have problems with chainsuck shifting from the outer ring to the > middle ring. I think they must have either changed the design, or there is > wear in the molds that they're using. As long as you remember to ease off > as you make that downshift, it doesn't seem to be a problem. > > Nick > > On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 1:07:23 PM UTC-5, Jim Bronson wrote: >> >> I am having some problem with my chain jamming when I downshift from the >> big ring to the middle ring on my Sugino XD600. I have been observing >> this, and it appears what is happening is the chain is wrapping completely >> around the pin that is supposed to facilitate upshifting. >> >> Now, the XD600 is said to support 7/8 speed, and I am running a 9 speed >> drivetrain, but from everything I've always read on here, it shoudn't pose >> an issue. Perhaps it is the chain I am using? It's a SRAM PC971. I was >> thinking of trying a KMC or Shimano chain just to see if it eliminates the >> problem. >> >> I really like this crankset otherwise, the 46/36/26 works really well for >> the riding I do. I just think the jamming is potentially hazardous. For >> now, I just really ease off the pressure when shifting chainrings, and then >> if it does jam, it doesn't throw me for such a loop. >> >> Any advice? >> >> -- >> Keep the metal side up and the rubber side down! >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
