Subj : Re: Cycling... it has begun
To   : n2qfd
From : Gamgee
Date : Mon Mar 25 2024 16:15:00

-=> n2qfd wrote to All <=-

 n2>   So.. with a break in the fools spring we're having I finally
 n2> got out for a ride.
 n2>   6 miles after nearly a year off the bike seemed acceptable and
 n2> took out the old Defy 5 which has some 6100 miles on the machine.
 n2> I was getting some chain jump under load as I pedaled. I'm
 n2> thinking that is a dry chain and has some frozen links.

After not using it for a year, you didn't think you should check/lube it 
some first?

 n2> Any other
 n2> opinions as to why when you are applying even but heavy force to
 n2> the chain it might jump teeth on the cassette?

Might be a misaligned derailleur.


.... Hard work never killed anyone but why take a risk?
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