How can I tell if my chain is too long?
felix.london
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My lbs replaced my chain a few weeks back and I think it's too long now. It definitely feels like it's slapping around more than it used to - but maybe my riding has changed and I'm throwing the bike round more as well.
Is there a quick, easy way to check chain length is correct?
Is there a quick, easy way to check chain length is correct?
"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 8
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 8
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around the two big cogs with out the rear mech."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I get the feeling the chain on my new Rumblefish is a bit too long.
Is it normal for the top part of the chain to have a bit of sag in it? The upper gap between the BB and the cassette? Obviously if I start pedalling the chain tightens but when I'm on the two smallest cogs the rear derailleur seems to be sprung as far back as it can to try to keep tension0 -
"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
Confirmation of doing all maintenance myself from now onwards...
LBS put on a chain that's 3 links too long :evil:
What tools do I need to remove the additional links? It's a chain with a gold 'connector'(?) link in it."Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
i have always just used a chain tool on my chain. if you pay more then a tenner for one i'd say ur being ripped off. some "bicycle" tools have one built in to them.
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... GsQ8wIwAA#
i just searched for chain link extractor in google. there is results
its really easy removing links. I'm a Nazi Zombie! And You Cant Kill Me!
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Cool. Thanks."Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
phal44 wrote:but when I'm on the two smallest cogs the rear derailleur seems to be sprung as far back as it can to try to keep tension
you should never use those gears.
have a read
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12647117"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I think what phal44 means is when checking chain length as per Park Tools instructions - not whilst riding (I hope!)"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80 -
Actually I was riding it :P Nobody ever told me that the direct opposite gears shouldn't be used. I had often wondered how they overcame the issues of allignment with those gears at the opposite ends... I guess they didn't lol0
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ps I think Nick has missed a link - around big/big plus a linkI don't do smileys.
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