I’ve noticed recently that my chain keeps jumping on the front three rings when going over the rough stuff. I’ve taken a pair of links out of the chain since I’ve noticed it and it’s still jumping. Is this just part of riding a single pivot bike (2010 Orange 5) or is there something I can do to stop it… like maybe running a double and a bash?

when i do a downhill in the middle ring it jumps to smallest cog also :/ so i just leave it in smallest now lol

A double and bash with a chain guide like the Blackspire Stinger would solve the issue. I have this setup on my Alpine and it works perfectly, never miss the big ring either

Maybe try and increase the tension on the B-tension screw a little.

i’ve read that putting the bike in the big ring on the down hills section is better first less chance of the chain jumping off as there’s more tension and also the teeth on your big ring are cover by the chain and hopefully stopping it from biting you if you come off

I think that may well be the way forward tumplesneaker.

Yeah, I tried the big ring thing and the small ring thing didn’t work for me. I’m going to try the tensioning screw next I think.

I use a slightly larger than needed E-13 bash and that keeps the chain very on without the need for a chain device.

trumplesneaker +2.

Both myself (Heckler) and my friend (Orange 5) use the double/bash/Stinger combo, never dropped a chain since.