new chain

welshkev

i need a new chain pretty soon but is there any point in buying one now in the winter or will it just get messed up with the great winter weather?

what will do more damage, a worn chain or a new one getting messed up?

nicklouse

it depends how worn/streached things are.

I would fit a new one.

welshkev

cheers nick,

i'm off to the bike shop at lunch then

benpinnick

If in doubt, fit a new chain. Its a good rule for life I would say. I'd ask the shop if they'll sell you a workshop one cheaper (unboxed but otherwise same chains - limited types though obviously).

add595

Fit a new chain, no two ways about it in my opinion. They aren't expensive.

I have just bought and fitted one of these, a bargain I do believe. Pretty sure it is a X9.99 which are usually over £20

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290562403567

Chunkers1980

I'm currently running 4 SRAM 951 chain at about £10 each on a 770 cassette and all good changing every 250 miles for a diffenent chain.

delcol

my drive chain is from august 09 and still going strong,, dont know how many mile it,s done but must be a few thousand, now.... i have not changed anything only the gear cables...and 2 bottom brackets.

Chunkers1980

Yeah, so you change your chain now, it'll all will not work?

delcol

why would i change the chain when the one on the bike still doing it's job..