How do you know when its time to replace your chain??
04-06-18, 11:56 AM
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I replace my chain every time I wash my sheets.
04-06-18, 12:05 PM
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https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...icle-section-2
I use a ruler to measure the chain. Usually the chain needs replacement every 3k miles. YMMV
I use a ruler to measure the chain. Usually the chain needs replacement every 3k miles. YMMV
04-06-18, 12:25 PM
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Ok, what about performance? If lets say you have 5k miles on chain. Will it skip, have difficulty changing gears? etc.
I use a ruler to measure the chain. Usually the chain needs replacement every 3k miles. YMMV[/QUOTE]
I use a ruler to measure the chain. Usually the chain needs replacement every 3k miles. YMMV[/QUOTE]
04-06-18, 12:36 PM
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When my park chain tool tells me to, once the .75 end fits in between the chain links, I switch it asap, till then it’s good. (Im on 10 speed though, 11speed you change at .50 wear)
Hassle and worry free way of checking, tool is like 10bux
Hassle and worry free way of checking, tool is like 10bux
04-06-18, 12:39 PM
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You get skipping when you put a new chain on a worn-out cassette.
that is either a good thing or...
04-06-18, 05:13 PM
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Every couple thousand miles or so, whenever shifting gets compromised.
04-06-18, 06:15 PM
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When it breaks and its too worn to press it back together.
04-06-18, 09:39 PM
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Don't be like me.
I waited too long and it kept working fine.
Then, when I checked it was 1/8 inch over 12 inches.
Put a new chain on and it skipped.
Put a new cassette on and it shifted like new, but it still skipped.
Put new chainrings on tonight, so we'll see what happens tomorrow...
I waited too long and it kept working fine.
Then, when I checked it was 1/8 inch over 12 inches.
Put a new chain on and it skipped.
Put a new cassette on and it shifted like new, but it still skipped.
Put new chainrings on tonight, so we'll see what happens tomorrow...
