sizing a chain full suss bike

scarthie99
scarthie99 Posts: 209
edited July 2017 in MTB workshop & tech
hello i need to put new chain on my full suss bike what is the correct way i seen you tubes clips about resize the chain.do take the rear shock off set by pushing the rear end up then size the chain.or do let the air out of the rear shock then push the rear end up the size like.or shift rear mech to the high gear then run the chain through the mech then push the back up check the rear mech is not going rip off when size up the right lengh.do add 2 link or 4 link when sizing the new chain.
i got new chain +cassette but change the front chain ring to 30 tooth.i running sram x1 set up.any info please :?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Puts the suspension at the ride height with maximum chain length, wrap the chain round big/big (don't route through the rear mech) and overlap the chain by a 2 links (one pair) at least.
    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.
  • scarthie99
    scarthie99 Posts: 209
    https://youtu.be/GO_Sv9tnPrY
    https://youtu.be/GO_Sv9tnPrY
    :?
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Can't be arsed to click on videos so maybe explain the confused face?
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    So SRAM recommend 4 links on their X01 DH, how is that relevant to X1? My description above matches SRAM and Shimano guidance in their chain packages for conventional setups.

    In addition if you choose to follow the video why bother asking for advice in the first place? And and why two links to the same video or is that some form of subliminal chain related thing?
    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.
  • scarthie99
    scarthie99 Posts: 209
    The Rookie wrote:
    So SRAM recommend 4 links on their X01 DH, how is that relevant to X1? My description above matches SRAM and Shimano guidance in their chain packages for conventional setups.

    In addition if you choose to follow the video why bother asking for advice in the first place? And and why two links to the same video or is that some form of subliminal chain related thing?
    just need know the easy way to this job so i don,t cock it up :)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Read my first reply, procedure is the same as the video except for the overlap recommended on that particular setup.
    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.

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