MrJamie
Oaf on a Bike
Earlier i went to pull out of a side road, in what would be middle ring and 3rd smallest at the back, jumped out of the saddle as i started to pull away and the chain slipped so the pedal flew to the lowest point. Thankfully my new grippy mtb pedals didnt lose my foot so i didnt hit anything and the bike continued working fine as if nothing had happened. Im not sure if it slipped front or back or how to tell. The chain and cassette were both replaced about a month ago. Ive checked the chain links arent stiff, cassette teeth look fine. Im wondering if it could be caused by dodgy derailleur alignment, because occasionally the rear wouldnt shift properly, like maybe once in a 20 mile ride and id just knocked down 2 gears on approach to the junction. Ive adjusted the gears now, but i dont really want the chain to slip in traffic or to hit myself on the bike.
Also I cant seem to get rid of brake squeal on the front vbrakes, Ive toed them in numerous times with an elastic band around one end. The only time i got them quiet was after cleaning the rims with a scourer thingy, but as soon as any moisture gets on them or the rims get slightly dirty the squealing comes back and its super loud. The pads were brilliant and quiet for the first 2-3 days and have since just been a total nightmare.
Also I cant seem to get rid of brake squeal on the front vbrakes, Ive toed them in numerous times with an elastic band around one end. The only time i got them quiet was after cleaning the rims with a scourer thingy, but as soon as any moisture gets on them or the rims get slightly dirty the squealing comes back and its super loud. The pads were brilliant and quiet for the first 2-3 days and have since just been a total nightmare.