Hope free hubs

[Gummikuh]

I was under the impresion KMC made all of Shimano's chains.

Might be they are made to a lesser spec though.

[Zippy]

the problem chain was a brand new shimano XT siltech one.

Did you put it on the right way? They're new fangled directional chains these days.

[ScotRoutes]

I only ever use Shimano.

Never had any issues beyond normal chain wear.

KMC are good. I find SRAM a bit "agricultural" in use - rough sounding/not as smooth to change.

[Mike]

Never again stu going to test it all properly this evening with a cheeky trip to a Shropshire pub for a few beers with that man of the shires and a windy camp out afterwards ( or a cheeky night in the chapel if it's a crazy wind up top )

[boxelder]

You sure you've replaced all the bits in the right place? 1mm barrel spacer?

http://www.hopetech.com/wp-content/uplo ... sembly.pdf

[Mike]

All working now... twas the chain.