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Chain getting stuck between large chain ring and front mech when changing into big ring

Bicycles Asked by Oliver Johnson on June 28, 2021

15+ year old Scott MTB. When changing gear from mid to large chain ring the chain gets pinched between the mech and the large chain ring. Tried adjusting the max min screws, problem persists. Old bike so wondering if the price to get a new chain set that will fit presumably non-standard bottom bracket will be worth it. Thanks in advance

2 Answers

So what's happening is the chain is not climbing the inner edge of the big ring as the derailleur cage pushes it outboard.

I'd suspect worn chain and chainrings, but I'd work through a systematic front derailleur adjustment process to see if I could get it working before buying new parts. The derailleur may have been rotated, or the cage bent slightly. Park Tool has great videos for derailleur adjustment with a set of steps to go through, here is the front derailleur one.

You should be able to change chainrings, not the whole crankset. FYI the bottom bracket standard from 15 years ago was BSA threaded shells with cartridge bearings (outboard bearings just arriving at this time I think?) which is still very much in use and available.

If you do end up replacing chainrings and chain you should replace the cassette as well. And for good measure replace the cables and housings so you have a completely refreshed drivetrain that will shift well.

Answered by Argenti Apparatus on June 28, 2021

This one has been here a while so I guess you will have fixed it. However, it could also be that the wrong chain is fitted i.e. a 12 speed instead of 8,9 or 10, whichever cassette is fitted. Also, if the front mech can slide up and down the tube rather that being on a fixed boss, the position could be wrong.

Answered by Kev Peard on June 28, 2021

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