Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
Apparently you choose to totally ignore post#4.
IF the chain is THAT worn and it came with the same cassette, they are probably both way beyond their useful life.
Probably damaged the chain rings too??
I'm not ignoring anyone, but just trying to see if there are any alternatives. I figured if a chain is dirty enough, maybe it would keep the links from pivoting the way they should. I guess that wasn't the problem.
I don't even know how to change a chain. I've heard special tools are needed. My bikeshop wanted to charge me quite a bit for purchase and install, plus wants to change my cassette as well for even more money after I've already spent quite a bit lately on this bike, so it makes me hesitant to spend much more.