Chain Problem - Fixable ?
12-15-10 | 08:38 PM
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Chain Problem - Fixable ?
So, I have my 25 year old mtn bike that I ride in the winter. It only has 10,000 miles or so, so I haven't needed to replace the chain. I take care of it, so that any time the links seize up from rust, I carefully bang them loose with a hammer, or work them with pliers. Then I dribble oil on the chain and it's good for a while.
Anyway, I was riding the other day, looked down at the chain and noticed a few links looked a bit different. Upon closer inspection, I saw that a few links were missing the rollers. I can't see a way to install new rollers, so I guess I can just install a few replacement links as needed ? Right ?
Anyway, I was riding the other day, looked down at the chain and noticed a few links looked a bit different. Upon closer inspection, I saw that a few links were missing the rollers. I can't see a way to install new rollers, so I guess I can just install a few replacement links as needed ? Right ?
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12-15-10 | 08:40 PM
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That sounds like some of the customers I deal with in the winter and early spring... it can be tough but I can usually convince them that they can afford to spend $5.00 on a new chain.
12-15-10 | 08:50 PM
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12-15-10 | 10:10 PM
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12-16-10 | 05:13 AM
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Sorry .... I had to come up with some way to confess my bike abuse sin. I did put on an almost new chain ! I wonder if it will skip.
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12-16-10 | 05:41 AM
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Naaah ..... maybe a cassette though ... And I did spring for new shifter cables.
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12-16-10 | 06:52 AM
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This is a tough one. This sounds like meticulous maintenance, and rollers pop off the chains all the time....
The rest of you should have played along and let a few more nincompoops get sucked in
So, I have my 25 year old mtn bike that I ride in the winter. It only has 10,000 miles or so, so I haven't needed to replace the chain. I take care of it, so that any time the links seize up from rust, I carefully bang them loose with a hammer, or work them with pliers. Then I dribble oil on the chain and it's good for a while.
Anyway, I was riding the other day, looked down at the chain and noticed a few links looked a bit different. Upon closer inspection, I saw that a few links were missing the rollers. I can't see a way to install new rollers, so I guess I can just install a few replacement links as needed ? Right ?
Anyway, I was riding the other day, looked down at the chain and noticed a few links looked a bit different. Upon closer inspection, I saw that a few links were missing the rollers. I can't see a way to install new rollers, so I guess I can just install a few replacement links as needed ? Right ?
12-16-10 | 07:15 AM
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You think I would joke about serious stuff like this ? I want a refund.
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12-16-10 | 08:59 AM
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