How often for chain replacement?
03-09-05, 05:02 PM
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How often for chain replacement?
I ride an Ultegra triple with 2800 miles. I've read about the SRAM link that makes it easy to remove and replace the chain for cleaning & lubing. Went shopping for the SRAM link at LBS and the mechanic recomended replacing the chain since it had 2800 miles and was probably worn & stretched. I measured the chain and it is exactly 12 links in 12". I was under the impression that measurment was the wear test.
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
03-09-05, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jaws
I ride an Ultegra triple with 2800 miles. I've read about the SRAM link that makes it easy to remove and replace the chain for cleaning & lubing. Went shopping for the SRAM link at LBS and the mechanic recomended replacing the chain since it had 2800 miles and was probably worn & stretched. I measured the chain and it is exactly 12 links in 12". I was under the impression that measurment was the wear test.
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
chain. The pc69 is about $30.00
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03-09-05, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jaws
I ride an Ultegra triple with 2800 miles. I've read about the SRAM link that makes it easy to remove and replace the chain for cleaning & lubing. Went shopping for the SRAM link at LBS and the mechanic recomended replacing the chain since it had 2800 miles and was probably worn & stretched. I measured the chain and it is exactly 12 links in 12". I was under the impression that measurment was the wear test.
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
It rides and shifts well and I was only trying to make it easier to do preventative maintenance.
He also said that they didn't recommend the SRAM link with the Shimano chain as they were slightly different lengths and would cause problems. Any Opinions?
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Originally Posted by midgie
Hes right about the sram link with a shimano chain.
03-09-05, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sydney
Sram 9 link works perfectly with a shimano 9 chain folks, including myself, have been doing it for years.
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You replace stuff when it's worn out, not based on a calendar or mileage log. 3k miles of hammering could wear out your chain (and possibly your ring) whereas 10k miles of easy country riding could still not be there. Not to slam your LBS, but if they are recommending a new chain without showing you why, you're getting taken.
