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10-24-12 | 10:18 PM

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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by grasse

Thanks. I think I will go ahead and replace the chain since I have already bought a new one. The current one had seen more than 2500 miles anyway. Looks like I can leave the cassette alone since it's not skipping at this point.

The thing about cassettes is that they usually don't skip with the old chain, unless it's worn outrageously (about 2% stretch). But they often will skip with a new chain. I don't think this will happen to you based on the info you posted, but want you to be aware that not skipping now, doesn't mean your safe.

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