Chain changing?

nil1121
nil1121 Posts: 71
edited December 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hello,

I have bought a new rear wheel with a new cassatte fitted, would it be best to fit a new chain at the same time ?

thanks

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  • 1mancity2
    1mancity2 Posts: 2,355
    edited December 2011
    Depends on how worn your current one is, and if its really worn probably chainrings as well.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    nil1121 wrote:
    Hello,

    I have bought a new rear wheel with a new cassatte fitted, would it be best to fit a new chain at the same time ?

    thanks
    maybe. why not fit your old cassette.
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  • nil1121
    nil1121 Posts: 71
    have not got the tool to get it off and i just picked this bike up cheap and the rear coggs were a liitle rusty.
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    In that case a new chain would be cheaper than a whip and cass tool, plus a new block likes a new chain just make sure you get a quick link chain, save getting a tool for that too.

    Make sure you get the correct chain speed for your setup.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well a chain tool will ne needed anyway.

    the new cassette is the same speed as the old one?
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  • nil1121
    nil1121 Posts: 71
    I have oredered a chain tool and have new cassatte is the same speed as the previous one.

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