I just converted my SS over to fixed. In the process I had to replace the majority of my drivetrain; partly to upgrade to 1/8", partly to get a decent chainline (not that it sucked on my SS, but my fixie hub jacked everything).
Now, when I spin there's a clicking that seems to be coming from the rear hub. Moreso, it seems to be coming from each individual chain link as it engages on the rear cog. My chainline isn't --perfect--, but it's not so bad that I would antcipate it causing such a problem.
Does anyone have any sugguestions? Is my chain too tight? I'm trying to avoid respacing & dishing my rear wheel, as I'm running a flip/flop hub, and desire to keep everything as centered as possible. I'm no mech, but I've got enough experience to know what I'm doing most o' the time. This is just my first fixed project. Help.
Now, when I spin there's a clicking that seems to be coming from the rear hub. Moreso, it seems to be coming from each individual chain link as it engages on the rear cog. My chainline isn't --perfect--, but it's not so bad that I would antcipate it causing such a problem.
Did you put a new chain on an old cog perhaps?
If any part was worn before the swap, you'll have to swap out the chain AND cog. If it was really badly worn, you might need to swap the chainring too.
You should have perfect chainline on a fixie.. throwing a chain on a fixie results in much more drastic consequences than throwing one on a freewheel bike - think about what will happen - lockup! = possible big ouch.
Check that it's not your hub either - remove the chain, spin the wheel and listen.
FYI: It's all new drivechain parts. I finally decided to just respace the rear wheel to get a straight chainline, redish, all that. I suspect that the chainline was off just far enough that the chain wasn't fully engaging the cog... and thusly the click when it finally seated itself. Needless to say, the clicking is gone. I guess I was trying to be lazy.
"Hey guys, I have this problem, and I know what the solution is... but can I fix the problem without taking the time to do the real solution!??!"
Yeah. And for the record, I love riding fixed. bio.
