How often to change your chain -Always getting it wrong!

boingboing12345
boingboing12345 Posts: 58
edited June 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

I always get this wrong and end up with a new cassette and a new chain which ends up very expensive.

I ride three times a week at 20 miles a time, should I be changing the chain every 6 months to avoid changing both ?

Also if you do change early how much longer does the cassette last ?

Is it better just to ride them both into the ground ?

I tend to buy Sram chains and the PG990 Cassette as this is kinder to the Hope Pro 2.

Any advice ?

Comments

  • dav1
    dav1 Posts: 1,298
    I use a chain wear checking tool to tell me when mine is due.

    Got a park tool one from CRC for about £6 and its brill!
    Giant TCR advanced 2 (Summer/race)
    Merlin single malt fixie (Commuter/winter/training)
    Trek superfly 7 (Summer XC)
    Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

    Carrera virtuoso - RIP
  • ijportwine
    ijportwine Posts: 35
    As Dav1

    If you can fit the tool between the links it's time for a new chain!
  • batch78
    batch78 Posts: 1,320
    Depends on your weight, trail conditions etc. Don't judge wear by time frame, measure and change accordingly, 6 months of wet sandy muck and you could be looking at new chain, cassette, chainrings and jockey wheels.

    Can you tell I'm overweight and don't check often enough!! :oops:

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