
22 Jun 2015
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Originally Posted by goo
Hey mollydog -
thanks again for the great info! Will definitely replace sprockets. Would be great to hear a bit more detail on how to verify the chain condition:
What exactly constitutes a kink? I noticed one link was not in line with the rest of the chain in the 'looser' lower part between the sprockets but it moved easily back into line with fingers.
That's a kink. You can still run the chain but that's one sign that it's going to need to be changed.
And what do you mean by 'pulling away'? and do you mean 6'o'clock i.e. bottom of rear sprocket?
No, he means 3:00- that is the rearmost part of the sprocket. Grab the chain links at that point and try to pull it backward off the sprocket. On a new chain you won't be able to lift it off the sprocket at all. A little bit of lift is still okay, but if you can lift it off enough to see through it (certainly a holf inch is too much!) your chain needs to be replaced.
The chain doesn't seem to need adjustment although I'll properly check that when I get back to where the bike is on Tuesday.
*thanks*
Guy
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Check several points on the chain- some places will be worse than others.
Check the chain daily before you ride, and start making backup plans for getting it serviced before it's totally gone. Email or call some shops ahead on your route to see who has got what you might need.
...............shu
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