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FedericoMena 04-01-14 01:37 PM

Worn/broken chainwheel teeth?
 
I was cleaning my drivetrain and noticed that on my big chainwheel, two or three non-consecutive teeth are slightly shorter than the others. They don't seem broken (as in snapped), just smoothly worn out.

I don't seem to have any problems with shifting, or with teeth skipping. Should I be concerned? (I'd just need to replace that chainwheel, correct?)

Bill Kapaun 04-01-14 01:42 PM

See-
http://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-me...s-alright.html

fietsbob 04-01-14 01:47 PM

Single speeds can still use full height tooth profiles.

but you would be in the C&V range to have a bike with a derailleur drive train

without the early shifting tooth reshaping.

HillRider 04-01-14 06:15 PM

Normal and intentional.

FedericoMena 04-01-14 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by Bill Kapaun (Post 16632282)

Thank you! That's exactly what I needed to know!


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