Can I Ignore These Drivetrain Problems?

Chain, cassette, derailleurs, bottom bracket and the noises they make.

Sorted by how urgent they actually are

Don't ignore

Can I Ignore a Bike Chain That Keeps Skipping?Verdict: DON'T IGNORENo. A recurring skip can suddenly remove pedal resistance or release the chain, making you lose balance or control. Avoid hard pedaling and diagnose it before your next normal ride; do not ride with visible chain damage or a chain that drops or jams.

Deal with soon

Can I Ignore a Clicking Noise When I Pedal?Verdict: PROBABLY NOTProbably not as a background noise. A click can come from harmless shoe or saddle movement, but a loose pedal, crank, cleat, wheel axle or cracked part can also click under load, so check the bike before normal riding.

Can I Ignore Something Else?