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Old 05-13-10 | 09:01 AM
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Figuering Chain Length

I purchased a new XT chain it is to long. How do I figuer how long it should be? I don't have the old chain anymore so I cant go by that. Is there some formula?
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Old 05-13-10 | 09:21 AM
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Bikes: cheapie Schwinn - ride what you got.

https://sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#chain

Scroll down to the section about chain length.
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Old 05-13-10 | 04:59 PM
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Thanks for that. It was very helpful.......
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