Originally Posted by
BHOFM
How much wear does it take to be able to see the difference in the old and
new chain?
.001 per link would be .114". nearly an eighth of an inch. ?
I have a chain with 8000 miles known, got the bike used. I am doing a total
rebuild and got a new chain, laid them side by side and you can't see any
difference in the overall length. Well, maybe and half a hair.
Am I missing something here or is this a great spare chain?
I had a bike that would not shift reliably in the back regardless of adjustment, derailleur alignment or anything else. Replaced the chain -- problem solved. The chain was NOT significantly longer than the replacement, but had far more sideways flex. Apparently the rear derailleur would properly pull the chain towards the next sprocket, but the chain was content to flex in the short span between derailleur and sprocket rather than move over.
Don in Austin