Chain fail

stevenminney
stevenminney Posts: 19
edited January 2014 in The workshop
4 days into commuting, and my chain fails.
I will buy a new one today at my local halfords, but unsure which to get?

All I can tell you about the gears is that it is a 7 speed, with shimano shifters, Tiagra rear derailleur, triple front derailleur and truvativ replacement triple crank 48/38/28 (yes I have copied this from the advert :oops: )

Are either of these correct?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_230505

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_230505

Comments

  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Either will be fine, be sure you have a chain tool for cutting to length (see Sheldon Brown or Parktools websites for how to size it) and joining it (or use a powerlink).
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • maringirl
    maringirl Posts: 195
    Don't buy Shimano - buy KMC way better, smoother, long lasting and connect via a quick link instead of a grotty little pin.
  • farrina
    farrina Posts: 360
    Just be aware (depending on the age of your chain and cassette) that if the chain was worn you may find a new chain jumps on your cassette. If this happens the only realistic viable option will be to also replace cassette.
    Regards
    Alan
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    If the rest of the chain is undamaged just remove the broken link so you have an inner link at each end and rejoin it using a KMC missing link or similar.

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