Took the bike out for its first longer ride and the bottom read derailuer pulley wheel is tightening, therefore seizing the chain. I just keep stopping, loosening it and then keeping on going. Any ideas?
by CelebrationNext3944
Took the bike out for its first longer ride and the bottom read derailuer pulley wheel is tightening, therefore seizing the chain. I just keep stopping, loosening it and then keeping on going. Any ideas?
by CelebrationNext3944
2 Comments
The pulley wheel should still be able to turn even with the bolt properly tight (~3Nm torque).
There should be a bushing inside the pulley wheel (more expensive ones have a ball bearing), maybe it’s completely seized up or missing? Have you taken out the pulley wheel to take a look?
Thank you! Yes both wheels were not spinning well, so the extra sidewards pressure was causing them to seize. and good to know!