Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
Yes FB, you are correct. In fact, I've only ever witnessed breakage of two chains and neither rider was hurt. They could have had long walks home though, if someone had not provided replaceable links. Guess I'm guilty of overstating the risk
I'd still get a new chain....
I broke a chain while grinding up one of the rolling hills around here. I remember waking up in the middle of the road dazed, but basically unhurt. Some woman stopped and asked if I was OK. I told her I was fine, but as she drove away, I remember thinking I'm fine, other than not having a clue as to who I was or how I got there.
Somehow, I did remember which way was home. By the time I walked the 1½ miles to the house, most of my facilities had returned. It was after I got home and saw my broken chain that I figured out what happened. I wasn't badly hurt, but it was a very close miss.
Oh, and I had pushed a pin to connect the 9 speed chain where it broke. Lesson learned. I heard some clicking just before the accident. The chain tried to warn me, but I didn't listen.