chain size.
07-15-15 | 03:14 PM
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chain size.
How do you size the bike chain. I put on my bike one cassete i do one 8 speeds 12-30 i have short cage but is shift okay, But the chain in big ring i have 53 and big cog the 30 the chain is too tight, I think i need longer chain. What is the correct way to measure the chain length
07-15-15 | 03:49 PM
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Follow this procedure: Derailer Adjustment
Note that the chain does NOT get threaded through the rear derailleur.
Note that the chain does NOT get threaded through the rear derailleur.
07-15-15 | 04:52 PM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun
Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3
I would think with all the numerous posts you make about the simplest tasks that someone would have pointed you to-
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog
Click the part and you'll get-
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog
It seems most of us prefer the-
"Chain Sizing - Largest Cog and Largest Chainring Method"
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog
Click the part and you'll get-
Park Tool Co. » ParkTool Blog
It seems most of us prefer the-
"Chain Sizing - Largest Cog and Largest Chainring Method"
