Originally Posted by
JaccoW
Accidentally shortened my chain too much on a
52/42/32 x 14-32 setup. @27.5-102 gear inches
In the big x big combo things get stuck but fortunately don't destroy anything (yet). Once I replace the 32t for a 26-28T chainring I will probably buy a new chain... provided they come in sizes that fit.
Generally one sizes a chain to the situation, not hopes for the right size to be what's in the box. One more reason to be a good customer of your LBS as they often have the extra links for next to nothing (or free if you bought the chain from them) if the new/boxed chain is too short. Andy