Chain worn very quick

fatblokefromwarwick
fatblokefromwarwick Posts: 331
edited March 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Just cleaning the bike up on the workstand and checked the condition of the Sram PC991 Crossstep with a chain wear tool and it was easy to place in the 0.75 % tongues between the links, although the 1% side wouldn't go in.

The chain was new on the bike as of the 3rd Jan this year and only covered 442 miles !

Have another Crossstep anyway, but quite suprised at the wear rate. It was meticulously cleaned and lubed after every ride too.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    and?

    what is the question?

    yes chains can wear out fast due to conditions/use and poor lubing.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • fatblokefromwarwick
    fatblokefromwarwick Posts: 331
    fatblokefromwarwick wrote:
    Just cleaning the bike up on the workstand and checked the condition of the Sram PC991 Crossstep with a chain wear tool and it was easy to place in the 0.75 % tongues between the links, although the 1% side wouldn't go in.

    The chain was new on the bike as of the 3rd Jan this year and only covered 442 miles !

    Have another Crossstep anyway, but quite suprised at the wear rate. It was meticulously cleaned and lubed after every ride too.


    Just suprised that it's only lasted 3 months, that's all !

    I'm not moaning :roll:

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