Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

Is that Shimano 105 ok for these chainrings? The profile of the guides should closely match the chainrings, outer for outer, inner for inner. 105 was for a certain range large to small. Not for triples. I think. Bill Gibson Tempe, Arizona, USA My Photographs

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

All, Thanks for your replies. Brief update: On saturday I was able to get the bike in the stand and inspected both chainrings to make sure all teeth were in alignment with one another. I took the crank arm off, and filed any burrs off of the teeth. I then moved the smaller chainring by 1/5 turn

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

You are correct, Bill. That 105 is meant for bigger chainrings, and it's going to be narrow for a 10- or 11-speed chain. This bike probably has a 9-speed chain. On Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 9:47:32 PM UTC-7 Bill Gibson wrote: > Is that Shimano 105 ok for these chainrings? The profile of the gui

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

In that first pic it looks like your front derailleur is way too high. It should be max 3mm above the large chain ring but it looks like it's been spaced relative to the trouser guard. Thanks, Nic On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 7:27 AM Bill Lindsay wrote: > I have three thoughts on the matter. Maybe

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

I had the same aggravating problem and it turned out to be caused by burrs on the teeth of one of the chainrings. Feel each tooth for burrs and use a file to grind them off. I opt for steel chainrings when I can now because of this. On Monday, March 3, 2025 at 3:24:45 PM UTC-8 iamkeith wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

I agree with everything Bill L. said, above. Normally I'd add that this isn't a model-specific issue but, in this case, the fact that it's a Clem makes it a little more interesting. But in the opposite way... in that I would have thought these problems more rare. I have a 59cm Clem H, and

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

Bill and John, Appreciate both of your thoughts and suggestions! We will of-course touch up the frame so it doesn't rust in the future, but yes- pretty gnarled. Cassette is a 9 speed 11-34t. Converting to a one-by setup is certainly an option, and maybe I'll go that route if it comes to it. We'

Re: [RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

Hello Bill & Bill! YIKES! So sorry about the frame scrapage! That hurts to look at! DARN! I agree with Bill L on his well versed knowledge. May I add my two cents? I cannot tell from the bike photo what cassette ring count is on the Clem. Is it a 9 speed? 10? More? A narrow chain for a 10 speed

[RBW] Re: Clem H Chain Suck Issue

I have three thoughts on the matter. Maybe four...maybe 5. Some, or all, maybe don't apply to your situation. 1. The first photo has the chain sucked all the way around to the top of the cranks, and my brain goes to "why did they keep pedaling that long?". It's like when you are driving on