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01-07.-2008, 01:05 PM
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i need a new chain
mine's good and worn, it'll sometimes pop out of gear when i romp on it, or clack around when i shift. I had it checked out, its just worn, nothin else wrong. What are some chains you guys had that were good? anything i should look out for while riding before i get the new one put on(as im still riding w/ the old one)? any tips on increasing the life of a chain?
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01-07.-2008, 02:48 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
In my mind, the key decision is b/n one that's locked in vs one that use some form of magic link that allows you to easily take it off.
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02-07.-2008, 05:12 AM
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Re: i need a new chain
Wipperman, Shimano, and SRAM have all been good to me. Campy is probably good as well, just a little out of my price range and I don't have any Campy drivetrain components to use it with. To get the max life out of a chain, you have to clean and lube it regularly. I use ProLink every 100 - 150 miles on mine. I like ProLink because it is simple to use. Wipe the chain, apply the ProLink, wipe off the excess. Of course there are a lot of other lubes out there that work just as well, maybe just not as easily.
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02-07.-2008, 06:00 AM
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Re: i need a new chain
If your chain is that worn/stretched, make sure that your chainrings are ok. If they are also worn by the worn chain, then you'll probably have to change them along with the new chain. Otherwise you will continue to have problems with the new chain.
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02-07.-2008, 06:25 AM
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Re: i need a new chain
Yup. As Darklord says, you should probably check your chainrings and cassette... chances are that you have worn them also. If they are too worn they will continue to skip and cause shifting trouble with your new chain.
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02-07.-2008, 07:19 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
[ any tips on increasing the life of a chain?[/QUOTE]Ultegra chain for me and it's at 7,500 kms with 0.3% stretch/wear. Measured with a vernier caliper. Regular use of ProLink seems to be the trick. I doubt that the brand is critical as long as it is of good quality.
I might add that the chain hasn't been off the bike since fitting Halcyon1 |
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02-07.-2008, 09:33 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
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I know, waxing, but I'm old fashioned. There again I also think chain-oil is a conspiracy to make you buy new chains, rings and cogs. Much like compact sets are... |
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03-07.-2008, 10:27 AM
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Re: i need a new chain
casette and chainring are both not worn, so were good, thx for the help!
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03-07.-2008, 04:23 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
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03-07.-2008, 05:31 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
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On the commuter currently the front ring is a 47, the back cassette is a shimano 8, 13-30 HG70 and the chain is SRAM PC-890. The chain will last as long as the ring and cassette. How long the whole lot lasts depends on the weather and route, but I recon on better than 4 months but less than 6, anywhere in the region 7000 to 10000 km. I tend to go on until the chain starts droping off when changing gear. |
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03-07.-2008, 08:36 PM
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Re: i need a new chain
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I did not realise you are in DK - from what I hear you must be spending a lot of time cleaning your chain in winter...
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03-07.-2008, 10:18 PM
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