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Re: [St] chain gremlin



In a message dated 5/05/2008 5:27:17 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time, 
frederic.nizery@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> "That just means that your rear sprocket is not centered. It's due to free 
> play
> between bolts and holes. You have to put shims around the bolts for it to be 
> ok. 
> Even cardboard shims could be OK. Then tighten gradually  all the bolts 
> checking 
> the sprocket is still centered. The best would be thin metal sheet but hard 
> to find.
> Probably you may cut strips in a beer can (coke is OK though) or tea box.
> 
> Once it's centered, you won't have  this problem any more."



Ok - I have never heard of that one before. If Marc were to put new chain and 
sprockets on his bike I reckon all would be well. If the above can be 
explained a little better, I'm all ears, or eyes in this case as its email.

Brett.



   
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