RobW
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Best way I found was threading wire then twisting it tight. Boom
The Amusement Bike Park
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TimBay
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I tried, but it was a tiny bit of wire and I just couldnt get it to work.
Update. I got eaten alive by mosquitoes helping my friend with his playground area. But I took a break early on while he went to lowes and worked on my bike.
Got the shifting going up and down pretty smooth. I think the limits and tension are good. Got 3mm spacers(all I could find) but my bolts were too short, but since my chainring is threaded, I used the jackets from the old chainring and got myself like a mm closer to better chainline.
Nervously played with the hanger a bit to cock it out, but I have a weak eye for that stuff.
Issue is the outer side of the chain rubs on the outer part of the derailleur at the lower jockey wheel in the lowest 4 gears. I'm thinking that's the hanger not being straight? Also, my wheel seems to be pretty far out of true. Womp womp.
TimBay
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Yeah either day that weekend. I think Max said Saturday was more likely doable for him so...
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
You sure you got the right size chain?
TimBay
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Length or speed. I'm gonna double check, but yeah it should be the right speed
TimBay
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Yeah, def 11 speed and its non directional (kmc x11)
Paul H
Fearless OOS Poser
Jockey wheel bolt on tight? Not sure if there is supposed to be any play there...
TimBay
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I'll snap a bunch tomorrow. Wish I saw this as I just got back in from playing with it a bit more.
Looks a bit like the first 2 images. I think the chainline is a little out as well. Thinking a new hanger and longer chainring bolts so I can use my spacers might get it done. The shifting itself is pretty good. Just that rubbing.
Tim
aka sptimmy43
I've got a derailleur hanger alignment tool. I'll bring it next time we ride. It will take about 5 minutes to get you all squared away assuming that's the problem.
TimBay
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Yeah, I even inserted half of the master link. Maybe I did mess it up tho. Is there any way to add 1 link? Can I get a second master link and break/insert on the oposite end or is that asking for trouble?
Looks like a short chain for sure. RD is super forward.
As for derailleur alignment, I feel like there will always be some flex towards the inside like the pictures. It seems inevitable with 1x drivetrains with 11-12 speeds in the back. Some of the chain angles get large. As long as the inner jockey wheel is in line with the cassette, the bottom wheel shouldn't do too much to throw it off.
@TimBay You really don't want to have more than one quick link, but I've seen it on multiple occasions. Usually shouldn't cause issues.
As for derailleur alignment, I feel like there will always be some flex towards the inside like the pictures. It seems inevitable with 1x drivetrains with 11-12 speeds in the back. Some of the chain angles get large. As long as the inner jockey wheel is in line with the cassette, the bottom wheel shouldn't do too much to throw it off.
@TimBay You really don't want to have more than one quick link, but I've seen it on multiple occasions. Usually shouldn't cause issues.
TimBay
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I think it's either that or new chain, right? I might just snag another master link today and see if that at least solves the issue rubbing... Then I can just order a new chain. It's funny how taking the pics, it seemed like the derailleur is less out of whack and I noticed more how far stretched it was for the 46t. That said, I'm getting the grinding on the lowest 4 gears, not just the 46...could that still be because of chain length?
qclabrat
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Can't you just pop back in the a link you took off?
TimBay
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Well, I popped it totally off, but there we're a few, so I could loosed the pin and get it one back on. Maybe I'll try that first.
One other question. When I get it sorted, should I degrease it and relube woth the stufd I normally use? (White lightning clean ride)