Chain keeps getting stuck

[mickle]

I used one of those little chain cleaning devices and then lube with either wet or dry lube dependent on weather. As to miles, I would guess probably about 1,500 per annum

Your chain cleaning machine is the problem.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Do you reckon it`s actually damaging my chain - got it from the flippin shop I bought the bike in!

 

[mickle]

Would this be the same shop which sells you new transmission components when they wear out?

 

[Sunny Portrush]

Er, yes but they normally have a very good name!

 

[02GF74]

If you get a chain wear indicator change it when it's 0.75% stretched.

steel = chains don't stretch - they become longer due to wear.

but back to OP - when thus chain sucking occurs, which sprocket are you in on the cassette? the smaller the sprocket the less tension you get from the rear mech which makes the problem worse, also if chain has too many links.

most likelh if this has started to happen, it is the granny ring that is worn and/or the chain.

 

[Sunny Portrush]

steel = chains don't stretch - they become longer due to wear.

but back to OP - when thus chain sucking occurs, which sprocket are you in on the cassette? the smaller the sprocket the less tension you get from the rear mech which makes the problem worse, also if chain has too many links.

most likelh if this has started to happen, it is the granny ring that is worn and/or the chain.

yeah, it`s on the granny ring - had a look at it and one tooth in particular seemed way out of shape so I filed it down lol - still suffering from chain suck but not nearly as often as before - am actually getting better at avoiding it, quick back-pedal and it seems Ok!