My (converted) SS drivetrain seems to make more noise than it should. As far as I can tell chainline is good, but I'm using a 1/8 chain ('cos I didn't pay attention when buying) while everything else is 3/32- would this be expected to run more noisily?
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Noisy singlespeed
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Posted 2 years ago #
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I also used a 1/8 chain(1/2 link) and found it noisy. I have put back a cheap 3/32 and its quietey quiet. I found the 1/8 had too much give over the chainring.
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I also have a 1/8 chain on my single speed and its also a little noisy forgot about that until I read this post may try a 3/32 now
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It's not like a bag of hammers or anything but it does seem noisier than it should be. Will give a 3/32 a try.
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I put a new 1/8 pc1 on 3/32 rings - sounded awful.
The rear sproket had 'shark-finned' a little, replacing it with a new 3/32 sorted it out.
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I oiled my chain - amazing what a difference that can make.
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I bought a 'proper' single speed and it works - shocker....
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Are you using a tensioner? If the tension in the tensioner is set very high then I've found it can make the whole thing noisy.
Posted 2 years ago #
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