2 Questions. Chain Link & Stanchion Related!
Cyph3rs
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Hey all, two questions here that I've no idea the answer to.
Firstly, I had a stiff chain link that was causing issues. I tried the "wiggle-side-to-side" method to try and loosen it, but no dice. So I got the chain tool out and tried to loosen the pin. I was successful with that, the chain link is no longer stiff, however I ended up pushing the pin out quite far, and then I had to go in the other side to push it back through.
So my question is, are the pins designed to be able to be (slightly) removed and re-inserted? Or is the chain going to break apart when I next ride it?
Secondly, very annoyingly on my RockShox Revelation RL forks, the very first time I went to Cannock Chase, I've managed to chip the stanchions down to the metal. Is there anything I should do about this? You can feel it VERY slightly when you run your nail over it.
Firstly, I had a stiff chain link that was causing issues. I tried the "wiggle-side-to-side" method to try and loosen it, but no dice. So I got the chain tool out and tried to loosen the pin. I was successful with that, the chain link is no longer stiff, however I ended up pushing the pin out quite far, and then I had to go in the other side to push it back through.
So my question is, are the pins designed to be able to be (slightly) removed and re-inserted? Or is the chain going to break apart when I next ride it?
Secondly, very annoyingly on my RockShox Revelation RL forks, the very first time I went to Cannock Chase, I've managed to chip the stanchions down to the metal. Is there anything I should do about this? You can feel it VERY slightly when you run your nail over it.
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Chain - will probably snap just when you are standing up and applying mega force. It will hurt.
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Chain - will probably snap just when you are standing up and applying mega force. It will hurt.
Fork - lots of useful stuff here
viewforum.php?f=40073&start=30
Including
viewtopic.php?f=40073&t=12543653
Thanks for the links, bit scared to take wet and dry to the stanchions as I feel like its just going to scuff it up loads!
In regards to the chain though, what should I do?0 -
Get a new chain and don't worry about the fork. My forks on my DH bike have been chipped worse than that for nearly two years and they don't leak oil or cause any other problems.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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Get a new chain and don't worry about the fork. My forks on my DH bike have been chipped worse than that for nearly two years and they don't leak oil or cause any other problems.
Okay, noted about the forks!
Do I really need a whole new chain though? Could I replace that link with a KMC quick release link? Or even just buy new conenctor pins?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/kmc-chain-connectors/rp-prod25439
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Can someone help me with the chain issue so I can put an order in for whatever it is that I need?0
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KMC and SRAM chains seem pretty tolerant of pins been pushed in and out. Shimano seem a bit different, something to do with the peening/flaring.0
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KMC and SRAM chains seem pretty tolerant of pins been pushed in and out. Shimano seem a bit different, something to do with the peening/flaring.
yeah a very thin circle got sheared off the pin, which i assume was the "outer-rolled" part of the rivet to keep it in place. Hence why i'm dubious to how well it'd now stay together.
So could I get one of those KMC quick links and replace the pin/link in question? And all will be good?0 -
If you wanted to do that then that would be fine, yesIt matters not, win or lose, it's how you ride the bike0
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Can someone help me with the chain issue so I can put an order in for whatever it is that I need?
chain tool normally has 2 positions for the chain to go - furthest from the chain tool pin is to remove or push in the chain pin. the nearer one is used to take out a stiff link - it won't push the pin out but allow more gap between the plates of the chain.
see here:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-installation-derailleur-bikes0 -
I'd go with a kmc link as a minimum if the chain is new, or depending on how many miles the chain has done, throw a new one on.
When we were kids me and my mate got re using chain links down to a fine art, but we were 7 stone and probably not exherting a right lot of power into the drive chain, now I'm older and 15 stone I'm not sure I'd want a dodgy link, it might be fine, but equally it might literally bust your balls! £15 for a decent chain to insure your family jewels is money well spent hehe!
As for the forks, personally I wouldn't worry about it and leave them be.. Worst case scenario is if your bike gets wet a lot, the scuff could potentially scuff the seal, allowing water and muck past the seal, potentially shortening the life of the fork, so maybe just be careful to keep the scuffed part clean/wiped down as much as poss.0
