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Old 02-06-11 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by evilcryalotmore
Could it be i have a stiff link? I felt one this morning working on the chain. I'll check tomorrow morning.
Stiff links cause ghost shifting on geared set ups, so that could be the problem here as well.
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Old 02-06-11 | 04:41 PM
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I dont have any stiff links, Im just ordering conversion.
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Old 02-07-11 | 06:57 PM
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How can i get the cassette lock ring off with out a chain whip, Im trying to use some left over chain, And i can't keep the chain stiff enough in my hand to remove it.
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Old 02-07-11 | 07:50 PM
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Got a chain tool, drill and a flat piece of metal that can fit inside the outer plates of a chain and 3 screws/hex bolts and nuts? If you do, make yourself a chainwhip.

Short piece 2.5 links, long piece, 8 links.

Try to mark the piece of metal through the inside half of the chain. You'll need 3 holes, the two closest to the end need to be 1/2" apart and the middle one and the one closest to the handle ~2-3 inches apart. From there find a drill bit that will fit inside the hole of the inner link. Drill out the 3 holes. Break chain so that the parts getting fastened to the piece of metal is the outer plates Take said screws/hex bolt and nuts and fasten chain onto the peice of metal. Wrap the bar with a good layer of tape and voila, you have yourself a chainwhip.

If you don't have these. You'll need a rag and a benchvise.
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Old 02-07-11 | 07:52 PM
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Thanks for all the help dan, I think i'll just go to the LBS considering that my cassette remover isn't fitting to well.
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