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hi there on my one one scandal the chain keeps falling off when I pedal over roots or bumps in my top gear there also seems to be more chain slap then there should be with the shadow+. the chain is not worn though. any ideas why this is happening
Falling off the front? Or coming off the smallest sprocket at the rear?
falling off the front
Is it a clutch mech?
The clutch could be loose (they can be tightened) or turned off?
as above , clutch not working
As above, is the clutch on?
Is the front ring narrow wide?
Is the front ring worn out?
ok I will try that thanks
Sometimes the clutch will benefit from a service as well.
Clutch on? Clutch adjustment correct? Clutch in good working condition? Chainring worn? Chain length correct?
Personally I still run a guide on 1x narrow wide
Me too, because they're not perfect.
I dont have iscg05 mounts
You can get BB mount chain guides, and seat tube mounted ones too.
ok thanks, any recommendations?
Having never fitted a chainguide to a hardtail with a NW and clutch mech and smashed my way round the alps, peaks etc etc, I would say that there is defo something else going on there.
Is the NW ring worn? They defo get less grippy.
How old is the mech? Have you serviced the clutch?
How long is the chain? Pics are helpful. Show the gears with the chain in the biggest cog on the back.
tightening the clutch did not seem to do much
here is a photo
I had a chain which constantly dropped, turned out to be a worn quick link which was the issue