Klaus
Senior Member
- Location
- High Wycombe
City Bike with Shima Revoshifters (3 chain rings front 7 cogs back).
Original chain came off not sure why so I thought it's time for a new chain.
Obtained a "Taya" TB-50 which is suitable for 5, 6 & 7 gear bikes.
Having looked at a number of videos and descriptions attempted the job. Chain over large ring in the from and smallest cog at the rear.
First attempt test ride chain slipping badly when changing gears.
Second attempt shortened chain to have derailleurs alingned vertically (as suggested in video). However, chain keeps slipping (making quite a racket) and came off chain ring when trying to change gears "manually" (i.e. when not riding).
I think the chain is still too long but how can I tell, is there some sort of routine to tell whether the correct length is reached, or do I have another problem?
PS. just found thread https://www.cyclechat.net/ which suggests cassette may be worn. There are certainly no stiff links in the chain (new).
Original chain came off not sure why so I thought it's time for a new chain.
Obtained a "Taya" TB-50 which is suitable for 5, 6 & 7 gear bikes.
Having looked at a number of videos and descriptions attempted the job. Chain over large ring in the from and smallest cog at the rear.
First attempt test ride chain slipping badly when changing gears.
Second attempt shortened chain to have derailleurs alingned vertically (as suggested in video). However, chain keeps slipping (making quite a racket) and came off chain ring when trying to change gears "manually" (i.e. when not riding).
I think the chain is still too long but how can I tell, is there some sort of routine to tell whether the correct length is reached, or do I have another problem?
PS. just found thread https://www.cyclechat.net/ which suggests cassette may be worn. There are certainly no stiff links in the chain (new).