New chain tight spots

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Hi, fitted a new chain and sprockets about 100 miles ago, noticed when I was setting the chain tension that one part was slightly tighter (about 10mm of slack difference) than another part.

I assumed it would stretch even after a few miles of riding but the difference still exists. Is it normal to have a mild tight spot on a brand new chain?

Paxovasa · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Karma :

Thats is not normal. The chain may have been stored for a while and so the protective coating may have degraded and due to that a link has become dry.

Try giving it a good lube, but keep a close eye on it Thumbs Up

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L4Isoside · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Mar 2010 Karma :

Im pretty certain all chains have slight tight spots (hence why you should adjust them at the tightest spot) 10mm isnt really alot either.

But then again i dont know what it should be like after only 100 miles? But both my ybr and my SV's chains have slight tight spots.

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Hmmm....

It just seemed wierd for a brand new chain to have a tight spot. I have given it a good oiling before I last went out so it must be something to do with the actual chain. If it has a tight/loose spot now then in 15k miles it might be MUCH more pronounced...

Reckon I should get onto the shop and have a moan?