my rear derailleur on my bicycle bobs around when i come off curbs or drops and makes a kind of like a ringing bell sound. is this okay??
thanks =]
2007-07-06 20:41:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Jay is correct... it is chain slap.
Just take it to a shop and ask them to check your chain length, then if necessary shorten it. It should only take 1 or 2 links.
2007-07-07 02:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is making a ringing sounds, I don't think it's your rear derailleur. I suspect it is chain slap. This happens when the chain bounces around and hit the chainstay of the frame. You may need to shorted your chain a bit to produce more tension in the drivetrain.
2007-07-07 02:08:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Chain slap. I would also ask how many miles on the chain? Might be time for a new one.
2007-07-07 02:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try a chain tensioner that a lot of downhill riders use if this problem persists
2007-07-07 06:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by brent J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that's not OK. If you can change it yourself get another one, if not take it to a bike shop. Prices range from $20 to $200, and you get what you pay for.
2007-07-07 00:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by D'Artagnan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probley your chain.. tighten it by making the rear rim lose and pull it back and the same time pull the rim back and the tighten it
2007-07-07 05:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by ___ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋