[Closed] Shimano XTR Plus Mech

I've checked the limits on the mech, which seem fine

The fact you're dropping your chain suggests they're not though! Or the height/angle is wrong.

It's not dropping when changing gear. It drops off when descending on rough ground. The gears are shifting perfectly.

You might get away with taking a couple of links out of your chain to tighten things up a bit. It's certainly worth a try before spunking £120 on a new mech (although buying shiny new things is nice).

I've been running one for a few months. Yes they are very good and do exactly what they say on the tin.

He can spunk £120 ?

Is he a race horse ?

Scruff - depends if he calls his bike a "steed" or not I guess 😉

Buying things is nice, but I'd cry if I destroyed it on a rock. I think I'll try tightening the chain first.

If anyone wants to pay for my spunk, I'm prepared to negotiate.

[b]£6 posted?[/b]

If its rough ground, then shortening the chain may help. Might also be worth having the chain on the ring ring at the front and in the middle at the back. Helps keep it under a bit more tension than big / small.

"Might also be worth having the chain on the ring ring at the front"

Mmmmm Putting the chain on the bell wont solve his problem,i'm confused.

[i]£6 posted?[/i]

some sort of French letter?

Very good wwaswas!

Doesn't E13 do a triple-ring chain device? Can't quite bring the name to mind, Heim maybe? Might do the job.

Check your freehub is also working properly. I put the wrong oil in mine and its gone sticky, so when Im descending or freewheeling over rough stuff, my chain is sagging.. causing it to drop onto the granny. winter lube is no good for king hubs 😯

Also check the jockey wheels

bigyinn - Member

If its rough ground, then shortening the chain may help. Might also be worth having the chain on the [s]ring [/s] big ring at the front and in the middle at the back. Helps keep it under a bit more tension than big / small.