Rear cassette ‘ticking’ forward, making chain catch, what is the problem and how do I solve it?

Asked by: Joel Hoffman

How do you fix a clicking bike chain?

A clicking noise often comes from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that runs from your shifter to your rear derailleur.

Why does my chain slip under pressure?

These include worn out or misaligned derailleur pulleys, old or malfunctioning shifters throwing off the indexing in some gears, or broken/bent teeth on one or more cassette cogs. Build up of dirt and grime on drivetrain components will also cause shifting issues, including skipping chains.

How do I stop my bike chain from rattling?

Quote from video: So it's a bargain hold the velcro on the chain stays. Still with the backing on and you can get a rough idea of where you need to cut it to shape it to get it right around the chain stays.

How do you fix chain slack?

Quote from video: Tightens. The chain up nice and tight and while you're holding on to it. Just go ahead and tighten it back down there you go nice tight chain. Simple as that.

Why is my bike making a ticking noise when I pedal?

If you hear a constant clicking (especially in certain gears), it could mean that your shifter cables have stretched enough to pull your derailleur out of alignment, causing your chain to ride between gears or rub on the derailleur cage. First, make sure your derailleur is aligned and that the hanger isn’t bent.

Why does my bike make a ticking sound?

Spokes often move as they pass under your body weight with each wheel revolution. This can produce a tick or click noise, which comes from where the spokes touch each other at the cross. Squeezing pairs of crossed spokes on his front wheel definitely produced ticking-type noises.

Why does my rear cassette slip?

These can occur simultaneously – a dirty chain causes rapid chain wear, a worn out chain causes the cassette to wear out. If you have been riding with a slipping chain for long, you are very likely to have worn out both the chain and the cassette and will have to replace both.

What is chain skipping?

Most of the time, a skipping chain is caused by cable stretch. In the first half dozen rides on a new bike, your shift cables stretch the most. They can also stretch over time as you ride. Hippley explains, “It takes cable tension to open a derailleur, which shifts your chain between gears.

How do I know if my cassette is worn out?

Quote from video: Now one of the most obvious indicators of a worn out cassette is when the gears are skipping when you've just replaced your chain.

How do you stop a chain slap noise?

Quote from video: And so tightening my chain is what I had to do. So I removed. I think three links from what my bike came with and then it that effectively tensioned the chain which means less chain slap.

How do you silence a chain slap?

Quote from video: So once you have your piece of tape off the backing you can apply it to the chainstay. Make sure you stretch and kind of conform. And apply this tape around the chain say that way it bonds better.

Is WD-40 a good lubricant for bikes?

WD-40 is a great bike chain lube water based lubricant and will not only lubricate the chain well, but will also keep it rust and corrosion free. It also minimizes the accumulation of dirt which reduces the wear and tear of the chain.

How do I lubricate my bike chain?

Quote from video: The outside of the chain. Doesn't need to have any lubrication. The only benefit of a bit of oil on the outside is to help prevent it from from corroding.

How do I know if I need to replace my bottom bracket?

Quote from video: It's usually something that's not just down to noise. So if you can move your crank arm. Again you know slide it side to side and there is actually a bit of play.

How tight should bike chain?

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How do I fix my bike chain without master link?

Using a chain pin: If your chain does not have a master link, use a chain tool to reconnect the chain with the chain pin included with your new chain. If you are repairing an existing chain, always use a new chain pin rather than reusing an existing pin.

How do you adjust a clicking derailleur?

While pedaling the bike, shift one cog larger by clicking the shifter lever. If the derailleur doesn’t move the chain into the next cog or hesitates, add one-quarter turn of cable tension (counterclockwise on the barrel adjuster) and try again until the derailleur easily shifts into the next cog.

Why does my chain slip?

Adjusting Cables Tension



Most of the time, the slipping of a new bike chain is caused by loose cables. The new shifting cables stretch a lot during the first few rides. The cables stretch way too far with time, and that’s when the problem arises, and your chain starts to slip between gears.

Why does my rear cassette slip?

These can occur simultaneously – a dirty chain causes rapid chain wear, a worn out chain causes the cassette to wear out. If you have been riding with a slipping chain for long, you are very likely to have worn out both the chain and the cassette and will have to replace both.

How do I know if my cassette is worn out?

Quote from video: Now one of the most obvious indicators of a worn out cassette is when the gears are skipping when you've just replaced your chain.