Sprocket/Cassette Help

[90chris]

Hey everyone, so I'm having some problems with my chain on the bike side, this is my first MB and I don't really know too much about them. So ill be riding it and everything will be fine and then out of nowhere my chain will slip gears ( as it has a set of gears)and then it'll be to tight and Ill have to reset it and It's getting old doing this over and over. So I'm thinking ( and plz correct me if I'm wrong, or if you have any input) that the chain might need to be replaced and if not that then I need to get a new cassette right? Cuz I can see tht the teeth are worn. Also im able to switch the gear set out to a single set sprocket as i have no need for the set of gears, Or do I have to replace it with a new set? Thanks for any help- Chris

 

[90chris]

Also my drive system is just a single by the 7

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Also my drive system is just a single by the 7

Do you live in the flat lands? If not you'll quickly discover what I'm talking about when you have to help pedal assist your engine up a steep hill.

 

[darwin]

2nd that, a 7sp is the minimum I'd consider for regular riding. Even with a motor there's times you have to just pedal.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Even with a motor there's times you have to just pedal.

Nope...lol...I just call a buddy with a pick-up truck if things get that bad for me...lol.

 

[darwin]

Nope...lol...I just call a buddy with a pick-up truck if things get that bad for me...lol.

Only time I call 911 is for a flat and I'm far from home or it won't roll because of the flat tire jammin up.

 

[90chris]

Do you live in the flat lands? If not you'll quickly discover what I'm talking about when you have to help pedal assist your engine up a steep hill.

Lol i do live in the flatlands, im over in phx arizona lol

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Lol i do live in the flatlands, im over in phx arizona lol

Then go with the single speed. You can buy a bicycle single-speed chain tensioner; that should be all you'll need just use the cog on the freewheel that's in a straight line with the chainring.

 

[90chris]

Then go with the single speed. You can buy a bicycle single-speed chain tensioner; that should be all you'll need just use the cog on the freewheel that's in a straight line with the chainring.

Oh okay. Thanks for the info everyone , I will proceed with the single speed chain tensioner and see how that works out . If I have ne more questions I'll be back lol. Thanks again everyone- Chris

 

[DAMIEN1307]

I will proceed with the single speed chain tensioner and see how that works out

O r do what I do, just custom cut the chains down for a custom fit and go with no tensioner. (see pic below).

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Or do what I do, just custom cut the chains down for a custom fit and go with no tensioner. (see pic below).

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It's his bicycle chain that isn't getting tight. Sometimes one has to use a half link to make it tight on a bike that is designed for a derailleur. The easiest way is to use a single speed chain tensioner. They attach in the derailleur hole on the hanger.