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hairboat
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In short: If chain comes off with horizontal drops (typical internal gear or single speed) the wheel has to be too far ahead. Try pulling wheel backwards until the chain can be moved <5 mm and tension the wheel properly.

Other possible issues are:

  • bent chainring or sprocket
  • wheel not installed properly
  • failed bearings in hub or bottom bracket

Worn chain is very unlikely. Also broken internal gears don't drop the chain.

In short: If chain comes off with horizontal drops (typical internal gear or single speed) the wheel has to be too far ahead. Try pulling wheel backwards until the chain can be moved <5 mm and tension the wheel properly.

Other possible issues are:

  • bent chainring or sprocket
  • wheel not installed properly
  • failed bearings in hub or bottom bracket

Worn chain is very unlikely. Also broken internal gears don't drop the chain.

In short: If chain comes off with horizontal drops (typical internal gear or single speed) the wheel has to be too far ahead. Try pulling wheel backwards until the chain can be moved <5 mm and tension the wheel properly.

Other possible issues are:

  • bent chainring or sprocket
  • wheel not installed properly
  • failed bearings in hub or bottom bracket

Worn chain is very unlikely. Also broken internal gears don't drop the chain.

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mkpaa
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In short: If chain comes off with horizontal drops (typical internal gear or single speed) the wheel has to be too far ahead. Try pulling wheel backwards until the chain can be moved <5 mm and tension the wheel properly.

Other possible issues are:

  • bent chainring or sprocket
  • wheel not installed properly
  • failed bearings in hub or bottom bracket

Worn chain is very unlikely. Also broken internal gears don't drop the chain.