
Too Much LubeĪdding too much lube to the chain will make it really easy to slip over sprocket teeth, especially when the chain is starting to worn out. If you are wondering if your current chain is compatible or not, we highly recommend you with this awesome article from parktools.
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When you are looking to replace a worn chain with a new one, make sure to use the product reference code to find a similar one. Picking new drivetrain parts without thinking about the compatibility will cause multiple problems like chain slipping or jumping. This problem can appear after changing to a new chain or a new cassette without following manufacture references. The best practice to test your chain health constantly by using a specific tool called a “Ruler”, it comes in multiple shapes and each one has its specific way of use. The most common reason for chain slipping on the cassette, or falling off from the front chainrings when pedaling hard is a worn chain.Īfter a long time of riding under high-intensity pedaling, the chain will get damaged and stretched, the rollers will lose their normal shape (rounded) and plates get stretched.įor this, the chain will lose good mechanical contact with sprocket teeth and start causing slipping under hard pedaling.Īdvice: replacing the chain as soon as possible will prevent damaging both of your cassette and chainrings. Most of the time, skipping or slipping bike chain can be caused by a very stretched chain or worn cogs teeth, after good riding mileage, the chain will get stretched, and start causing damage for both cassette and chainrings teeth, at a certain point the chain will lose its good mechanical contact causing the chain to slip or skip over the gears. In this guide, we will talk about the inspection guide for all the reasons that can cause the chain to slip, skip, and jump from the gears.

Since there are a lot of reasons that can cause this malfunction, It’s really hard to inspect what exactly is the source of the problem.
