I found that a dirty chain is the cause of most of the clicking sounds I have been experiencing since my BBSHD installation. It's not a loose motor or lack of grease on the main gear in spite of putting efforts there numerous times in an attempt to fix it.
I started with a 10 speed SRAM PC-1051 chain because I had a new one when I installed the BBSHD. It lasted 1500 miles of trail riding before showing too much stretch. I replaced it with a KMC X10 which lasted only 700 miles. I went back to to the SRAM and got 1500 miles again. I have another new SRAM on the bike now, and I am finding I have to completely clean and lube the chain after only two 20 mile rides on the dirt or it will start clicking. I can't figure out if it is one link or the connecting link that causes the sound. I have a new Sunrace 11-46 Cassette and Luna Eclipse 42 chain ring.
I have been using Finish Line Dry lube and I get about two rides with a wipe down between rides. I tried Boeshield, but it was only good for one ride.
Any other ideas on chain lube or should I invest in a more expensive chain rather than lube and cleaning products?
I started with a 10 speed SRAM PC-1051 chain because I had a new one when I installed the BBSHD. It lasted 1500 miles of trail riding before showing too much stretch. I replaced it with a KMC X10 which lasted only 700 miles. I went back to to the SRAM and got 1500 miles again. I have another new SRAM on the bike now, and I am finding I have to completely clean and lube the chain after only two 20 mile rides on the dirt or it will start clicking. I can't figure out if it is one link or the connecting link that causes the sound. I have a new Sunrace 11-46 Cassette and Luna Eclipse 42 chain ring.
I have been using Finish Line Dry lube and I get about two rides with a wipe down between rides. I tried Boeshield, but it was only good for one ride.
Any other ideas on chain lube or should I invest in a more expensive chain rather than lube and cleaning products?
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