Chain "ticking" in Big Chainring & Smallest Sprocket Combo

[frogdr1ver]

Just swapped some bits about, everything is pretty much unused and its a new chain, when im in the Big chainring and smallest sprocket the chain is "ticking". It stops when i change up one on the rear. It looks like the chain might be slightly catching the side of the chainring. Does it just need bedding in or any other advice. Its a sram red aero chainset with rival front/rear and shifters.

 

[jack smith]

Is it rubbing off the front mech? If so turn the limit screws, look for s video explaining limit screws

 

[frogdr1ver]

No its clearing the front mech, checked that to death!

 

[frogdr1ver]

It looks like its lined up fine in the centre three/four gears on the rear cassette but when it goes in the smallest sprocket the chainline is out

 

[User6179]

No its clearing the front mech, checked that to death!

Can look fine but under pressure when pedaling might hit the mech , one of my bikes was doing it when I stood up to pedal .

 

[frogdr1ver]

Im actually hoping its ok out on the road as its doing it on the workstand, just cant work out what to tweak to get rid of it. Changes through all the gear combinations front and rear.

 

[User6179]

Maybe stiff link , will click on smallest cog more as having to deform more ?

 

[frogdr1ver]

Its a brand new chain fitted today, the ticking definately sounds like its at the chainrings not the rear mech. Thanks for the replies though

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Good luck with the fix, @frogdr1ver . Derailleur adjustments must be one of the most frustrating and finicky bicycle maintenance jobs! Right now, I'm thinking that the "Technical Know How" forum needs a "Derailleur Installation and Adjustment" sub-forum, because the number of threads on that topic easily justifies a sub-forum. What do you think, @Shaun?