Numpty chain length calc

grazer
grazer Posts: 131
edited August 2007 in Workshop
hi

i am changing cassettes from 12-26 to 11-23 with compact cranks (50-34). How much, if at all, do i need to shorten my chain ...??

Also i have an existing chain which has been with the cassette for 500km or so. Is it possible to re-use this chain on the new cassette, or will chain and cassette already "become one"... :?:


Cheers
G