Just finishing up my Delta Wolf trike. Just paint and detailing to be done. Decided i had better take it out for shake down run before disassembly to prime and paint the frame.
Good thing I did! It was ok on level ground, but when i tried to go up a very mild slope, I heard crunching noises from the drivetrain which got worse if i pedaled harder. Then the chain snapped!
I repaired the chain, took it out again and bang, it snapped in same conditions, heavy pedal load. I think i have all the gears set up right because they shift ok. Its only when pedaling very hard that it happened.
I ordered a brand new chain which came today....but i dont want to put it on only to find it might snap too? Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?
I`m really hoping its just the used bicycle chain i was using from old kids bikes i cut up t make the Delta.
Good thing I did! It was ok on level ground, but when i tried to go up a very mild slope, I heard crunching noises from the drivetrain which got worse if i pedaled harder. Then the chain snapped!
I repaired the chain, took it out again and bang, it snapped in same conditions, heavy pedal load. I think i have all the gears set up right because they shift ok. Its only when pedaling very hard that it happened.
I ordered a brand new chain which came today....but i dont want to put it on only to find it might snap too? Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?
I`m really hoping its just the used bicycle chain i was using from old kids bikes i cut up t make the Delta.