Is it definitely from the rear cogs or possibly chainrings, too? My first wild guess (rear cogs theory) is the cassette is newish, the chain is old and stretched. A new 8-spd chain might solve it.
Joe "wildly guessing" Bernard On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 8:55:52 AM UTC-7 Nathan Mattia wrote: > I have a 2016 model Joe Appaloosa, AKA #BofurBike > I LOVE this bike in all respects, BUT the drive-train is having some > problems. > > I am FRICTION shifting in a 2x setup with > -an 8 speed cog in the back > -an XTR rapid rise rear derailleur > -a Shimano Ultra front derailleur > > PROBLEM: For some reason, over about 1/2 the gear range of both chain > rings, I am getting a slight, but consistent clickety clack that will not > completely abate, no matter how much I'm fiddling with the thumbs. > I don't think the chain is rightly settling in these gears. > LBS guy thought maybe the FD couldn't get low enough because of tight > space on the down-tube. > Anybody else experiencing this or know what could be up? > [image: IMG_7465.jpeg] > -- 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 it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d8e6f86b-7c59-4f9e-9e58-92365ab39c99n%40googlegroups.com.
