Re: [RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

2013-03-07 Thread PATRICK MOORE
Not a dumb question at all. I just came across this: http://fagan.co.za/Bikes/Csuck/ Haven't read it, but it's a Sheldon referral, so likely to be good. (I plan to read it myself.) The general reason is that the chain does not disengage from the bottom of the inner chainring; thus the chain gets

[RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

2013-03-07 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Chain suck is primarily caused by a combination of chain/chainring wear, filth, and lack of finesse in one's shifting technique. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from i

[RBW] Noob question of the week: what's the deal with chain suck?

2013-03-07 Thread Tom Goodmann
So, my naive question this week is: why do so many frames bear the scars of chain suck? I make no boasts about my own riding, none at all, in terms of distance, longevity, or rigor. but I can't think of more than a couple of times I've ever thrown a chain. What causes the chain suck? Over-sh