elgalad
08-25-07, 08:24 AM
I snapped my new Dura-Ace chain on the final hill climb of today's 86 km RR.
That is all.
That is all.
Road Bike Racing - I lay down too much power
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jrennie
08-25-07, 08:32 AM
given a chain is rated for 2866 lbs of force I think you improperly installed the chain or the rd,
That is all :D
That is all :D
damocles1
08-25-07, 08:39 AM
I snapped my new Dura-Ace chain on the final hill climb of today's 86 km RR.
That is all.
Installation problem...operator error...
That is all.
Installation problem...operator error...
ElJamoquio
08-25-07, 09:07 AM
given a chain is rated for 2866 lbs of force I think you improperly installed the chain or the rd,
That is all :D
That's only about 4800 watts, though, at a 50 RPM hillclimb. I don't know what the OP is bragging about; I thought everyone could put out that kind of power.
That is all :D
That's only about 4800 watts, though, at a 50 RPM hillclimb. I don't know what the OP is bragging about; I thought everyone could put out that kind of power.
daytonian
08-25-07, 09:49 AM
I snapped my new Dura-Ace chain on the final hill climb of today's 86 km RR.
That is all.
Wouldn't happen with SRAM
That is all.
Wouldn't happen with SRAM
oopfoo
08-25-07, 10:44 AM
Wouldn't happen with SRAM
No, it would've failed much, much sooner.
No, it would've failed much, much sooner.
daytonian
08-25-07, 10:46 AM
No, it would've failed much, much sooner.
incorrect
incorrect
Trsnrtr
08-25-07, 12:10 PM
You're cleaning it too often.
Snicklefritz
08-25-07, 12:51 PM
I snapped a dura ace chain at the end of a ride a while ago. I think it had to do with it not being installed properly. One LBS put it on, I took a trip somewhere, and another LBS put a SRAM chain on. The second place said that if you don't do the right thing with a certain gizmo (link pin) then you can end up with problems.
San Rensho
08-25-07, 12:53 PM
Is "I lay down too much power" a Ryanf quote?
Voodoo76
08-25-07, 01:24 PM
Sounds like a case of massive Guads, have you measured them?
Ryanf
08-25-07, 01:27 PM
Is "I lay down too much power" a Ryanf quote?
No.
No.
ThinLine
08-25-07, 01:30 PM
Is "I lay down too much power" a Ryanf quote?
I love Ducati's...and Laverda's and Moto Guzzi's and Aprilla's and Maserati bicycles.
You have nice toys!:)
I love Ducati's...and Laverda's and Moto Guzzi's and Aprilla's and Maserati bicycles.
You have nice toys!:)
CrimsonKarter21
08-25-07, 03:27 PM
I snapped one the other week. I seriously thought I was the strongest eprson alive when I did this.
I was on the flats, on a recovery ride after a race, and I stepped a little hard on the pedals, and the Super-Duper pin that it comes with snapped right in the middle. Granted, the chain had 3,500-4,000 miles on it, but it shouldn't have broken like that. One half of the pin was still inside of the chain.
I'd like to tihnk I'm that powerful.
I was on the flats, on a recovery ride after a race, and I stepped a little hard on the pedals, and the Super-Duper pin that it comes with snapped right in the middle. Granted, the chain had 3,500-4,000 miles on it, but it shouldn't have broken like that. One half of the pin was still inside of the chain.
I'd like to tihnk I'm that powerful.
San Rensho
08-25-07, 03:38 PM
I love Ducati's...and Laverda's and Moto Guzzi's and Aprilla's and Maserati bicycles.
You have nice toys!:)
Thanks. Unfortunately the Ducati and I got in an accident and its got a salvage title, so I can only take it on the track.
You have nice toys!:)
Thanks. Unfortunately the Ducati and I got in an accident and its got a salvage title, so I can only take it on the track.
FatguyRacer
08-25-07, 08:57 PM
It was a Dura-ace chain that failed me during a full on sprint last June and put me hard on the ground. My fault im sure. I used a park tool to install and remove links instead of the recommended shimano tool. Seemed ok for a while...
Still, i'm sticking with Park tool compatible SRAM chains with masterlinks from now on. I've been using SRAM and Sachs for eons with out fail. I shoulda never bought the D/A chain.
Still, i'm sticking with Park tool compatible SRAM chains with masterlinks from now on. I've been using SRAM and Sachs for eons with out fail. I shoulda never bought the D/A chain.
snoboard2
08-25-07, 09:24 PM
No.
ha. good laugh
ha. good laugh
pinky
08-25-07, 09:58 PM
7801 chains have a slightly different diameter pin to them and require the proper chain tool. Using an older 9 speed specific chain tool means you'll create a weak spot. Also, if you don't get the 3 clicks when pushing the chain pin through during the install, you're in for something bad (that's how you rip your rear derailler off the bike), and also make sure to install the chain pin sans pressure. Its a pain in the ass and they don't really explain it well, but it does work quite well if done properly. For those that can't/won't 7801s still shift best on DA drive trains, just get a KMC super link.
CrimsonKarter21
08-26-07, 08:18 AM
It was a Dura-ace chain that failed me during a full on sprint last June and put me hard on the ground. My fault im sure. I used a park tool to install and remove links instead of the recommended shimano tool. Seemed ok for a while...
Still, i'm sticking with Park tool compatible SRAM chains with masterlinks from now on. I've been using SRAM and Sachs for eons with out fail. I shoulda never bought the D/A chain.
Park's works well for the HG chain. It's also better than using the $120 HG tool, though the tool is awesome.
Still, i'm sticking with Park tool compatible SRAM chains with masterlinks from now on. I've been using SRAM and Sachs for eons with out fail. I shoulda never bought the D/A chain.
Park's works well for the HG chain. It's also better than using the $120 HG tool, though the tool is awesome.
Johnny Rad
08-26-07, 03:03 PM
DuraAce chains are pure crap because they're made from low quality foreign carbon fiber.
ElJamoquio
08-26-07, 03:04 PM
And here my LBS told me this steel chain was a Dura-ace.
Man, I'm such a sucker.
Man, I'm such a sucker.
ratebeer
08-27-07, 12:00 AM
I snapped one the other week. I seriously thought I was the strongest eprson alive when I did this.
I was on the flats, on a recovery ride after a race, and I stepped a little hard on the pedals, and the Super-Duper pin that it comes with snapped right in the middle. Granted, the chain had 3,500-4,000 miles on it, but it shouldn't have broken like that. One half of the pin was still inside of the chain.
I'd like to tihnk I'm that powerful.
Well done. You need to yell out a big "YARRRRR!!!!!" right before you break your chain. Then when people see it sliding down the street and look up at you, you can just point to your guads. It's quite intimidating.
If you're strong enough, you can just put on your rear brake and then lay into your pedals and snap any chain though your frame will flex to the drive side before that happens. If you have a cheap frame (under $5000), consider it toast.
I was on the flats, on a recovery ride after a race, and I stepped a little hard on the pedals, and the Super-Duper pin that it comes with snapped right in the middle. Granted, the chain had 3,500-4,000 miles on it, but it shouldn't have broken like that. One half of the pin was still inside of the chain.
I'd like to tihnk I'm that powerful.
Well done. You need to yell out a big "YARRRRR!!!!!" right before you break your chain. Then when people see it sliding down the street and look up at you, you can just point to your guads. It's quite intimidating.
If you're strong enough, you can just put on your rear brake and then lay into your pedals and snap any chain though your frame will flex to the drive side before that happens. If you have a cheap frame (under $5000), consider it toast.