Originally Posted by
skyzo
Yeah I'm taking it in next week to have a headset installed, so I will just have them adjust the derraileur when its there.
You might want to be very careful until you have the shop check to make sure the derailleur is still aligned. The last thing you want is for a bent derailleur or hanger to cause the derailleur to go into the spokes and ruin the derailleur and wheel, and maybe even the frame. If it were me, and I had any question that it was bent, I'd bring it in for a quick look-see. They should be able to advise you on the spot.
Originally Posted by
skyzo
Quick question though, I was going to put the chain on today, and I've read things about making sure the new chain is the right length, and when I hold them up side by side, they are close, about 1/2inch at the most difference. Should I go by length or amount of links since the old one is probably stretched. Thanks
I have no idea if your chain is stretched or not, but what you should do is make the new chain the same number of links as the old one. If it's that much different w/ the same number of links, you have a serious problem with the old chain and maybe worn cassette and chain rings.
More likely, one chain is just 1 link shorter than the other.
Remember, that when you install a new chain (and measure the old one) you need to allow for the connecting link if you have one. The ends of the chain need to be both "inner" links if you're using a connecting link. If you're just pinning the ends together, one end needs to be inner, one outer. So make sure of those things when comparing the old chain to the new one. Like I said, 1/2" difference is most likely a link.