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Trouble Shooting Tips For the Chain
Problem: The chain gets dirty and grimy.
Solution: Clean it and use less oil or
use a lighter grade of oil. Always wipe off any excess oil
as it will attract dirt.
Problem: Your chain breaks while riding
and you do not have a tool to fix it.
Solution: Try to find a piece of wire or
even you a shoelace if you have to, and tie the chain together.
Then pedal very gently until you get home.
Problem: The chain squeaks even after
you have oiled it.
Solution: Try an oil with better penetrating
qualities.
Problem: When you pedal hard the chain
skips.
Solution: If it only skips one cog it is
probably a worn out cog. So replace it. If it skips most
or all of the cogs, it is probably a tight link in the chain.
Find it by pedaling backwards and watching for it to bind
as it passes through the derailleur pulleys. Then flex the
chain sideways to free the link. If the link is rusted tight,
replace it. You may need to replace the chain if there are
several stiff links in different locations on the chain.
References
1. Langley, Jim. Bicycling Magazine’s Complete
Guide to Bicycle Maintenance and Repair or Road and Mountain
Bikes. Emmaus: Pennsylvania. 1999.
2. Milson, Fred. The Bike Book: Complete Step-By-Step
Guide to Choosing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Bicycle.
Des Moines: Iowa. 1995.
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