Yeah that’s what people said yesterday, but alas the mechanic disagreed. The added complication here is that I’m pretty sure this is a mechanic who’s done a less than great job for me in the past.
I’d deff start with a new chain - do you have a chain checker? Get one, use it, save ££££££££s
Most bike mechanics are shit unfortunately- obvs lots of good ones, but it’s not a well paid job
Well I told him when I took it in that I bet it’d need a new chain. He said he checked it and it wasn’t even near worn.
Yeah to be fair I expect the response if I take it back to be “well I guess I can change the chain for you if you really insist, but…”
I’d have been fine with a new chain and cassette yesterday frankly.
this x 10000
also changing chains and cassettes yourself are dead easy once you have the tools
Is it possible for someone to actually check the chain and fail to discover that it’s worn though?
Yes, like tim said, there are some shocking mechanics out there
yeah. and tbh all the stuff i ever had done in that bike shop was a bit rubbish too
I know. I remember you saying, but I don’t have a lot of options at the moment. And the older guy who looked at it last time after it had been mutilated did a great job. Unfortunately he didn’t seem to be there yesterday.
Prob asked before but where ya live filthy?
Sydenham SE London.
I do remember this now
I’ll shout when I move back to the Wharf
Blimey that might as well be Mars these days. How I miss North Greenwich… oh hang on no I don’t.
I’ll drive round with a team car and steal the bike for night and attack it with spanners
I’d be surprised if it started skipping because of a worn chain (especially just in one gear) as the cassette and chain will wear and mesh together. It’s possible that the chainring is getting worn but again it shouldn’t really just do it in one gear although if this was the gear that you were puttting the power down in it could be that (could try to replicate the problem in a different chainring). Some good info here about measuring a chain with or without the tool and also some easy checks on chain, chainring and cassette wear without measuring How To Know When To Change Your Chain, Cassette And Chainrings - YouTube
All good ideas ta. Your point about the fact I probably only put pressure on in one gear is a good one. Just went out to the shops and it did it again.
Ultimately I paid a guy to fix it so he’s going to fix it
Oh no…this doesn’t sound like the bike shop economic model…
(Good luck)
If there’s one thing I’m good at it’s looking angry. Even in a mask. In fact probably especially in a mask.
I’ve been watching videos on freehubs.
One thing to toss out there: until recently I never rode in the cold. Could it be cold weather affecting my greased parts?
[Yes I am trying to tempt you in here. You know who you are.]
