N00b Question re chain

rick_chasey
rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
edited June 2012 in The workshop
Alright guys - roughly after how many KM would you replace your SS chain?

And before you ask, I don't have any tools, nor do I have a garage to perform mechanical activities using the tools I don't have.
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  • jonomc4
    jonomc4 Posts: 891
    I change mine (it seems) at about 2,000 miles - no justification I just do.

    A reasonable chain tool costs about £15 - to change it just use the size of the old one - takes about 2 minutes.

    I use a powerlock (special link) to undo my chain regularly to clean it - so in all it is pretty hassle free.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    I'm pretty sure I don't need a tool to take the chain off an SS?
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    can you not just check for stretch....like on a proper bike?
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    How will you get the chain off from where it goes between the chainstay and seatstay without a chain breaker tool?

    Anyway, go to the stationery shop and buy yourself a rule. You can measure it for elongation, just like your geared bike.
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  • corshamjim
    corshamjim Posts: 234
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Alright guys - roughly after how many KM would you replace your SS chain?

    And before you ask, I don't have any tools, nor do I have a garage to perform mechanical activities using the tools I don't have.

    I don't have an SS! 8)
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,660
    mudcow007 wrote:
    can you not just check for stretch....like on a proper bike?

    Never done it on my proper bike either.

    Was easier to find out when it was worn since the gearing would just go mad.

    With an SS, my concern is i'll get no sign at all until it snaps.
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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    mudcow007 wrote:
    can you not just check for stretch....like on a proper bike?

    Never done it on my proper bike either.

    Was easier to find out when it was worn since the gearing would just go mad.

    With an SS, my concern is i'll get no sign at all until it snaps.

    Let Cap'n Sheldon show you the way

    Clicky
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    DesWeller wrote:
    How will you get the chain off from where it goes between the chainstay and seatstay without a chain breaker tool?

    Quite! Infact, I have a Suntour rear mech that allows you to take the chain off it without splitting it or dismantling the cage.

    Unless the bike is belt drive compatible.....
    Faster than a tent.......

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