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Old 05-31-12 | 05:11 PM
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Bikes: '80 Masi Gran Criterium, '12 Trek Madone, early '60s Frejus track

Might as well wait for the new chain.

I've recently had first hand experience with two causes for chains leaving the cogs.

One is a stiff link. As the chain rolls from the derailleur pulleys it shows a kink as it its the cassette cog, which will lead to the chain derailing. You can loosen the link with a chain tool or simply working it in your hands.

The other is a kink or bend. This often causes derailment from a chainring. To detect this, sight along the top of the chain as you turn the cranks slowly. A damaged chain will show a wave, twist, or kink as it passes from the cassette to the chainring. A chain showing this kind of damage needs to be replaced.
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