I put together using a 40s Cleveland Welding frame. I used new wheels and a 1/2 inch pitch sprocket (not skiptooth). The crank can turn several tims before the chain gets slightly off track, causig it to get real tight then popping off. Not sure if this is a result of using the wrong chain or if the sprockets are out of line. Can anyone help?
Chain keeps popping of?
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If you have, or have access to a small laser level you may be able to set it on the chainring and use the red dot to see how the alignment is at the rear. Just remember to compensate for the height the laser sits above the chainring.
You would set the laser on the face of the chainring, or whatever surface you 'true to', not try to hold it at the teeth to get a straight line. By setting up an index surface you can use them to check frames and all kinds of things.
A taut string works too, Ive found it hard to get a yardstick into the backend.
A taut string works too, Ive found it hard to get a yardstick into the backend.
