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Originally Posted by Jens Eskildsen
Need more info, otherwise were just guessing. I'd speak with the mechanic for sure.
Did the chain just derail and is fine, or did it break, or is is split at the connectorlink (rivet, clip-type ect)?
1) Could lead one to believe the chain wasnt tightened properly
2) Seems like bad luck
3) Could be both, but its unlikely the shop should have disconnected the chain, theres no need to.
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Jens, we don't have to guess on this one  ... it's clear to me what happened.
I don't believe chain was left loose ... but the Axle Nut was left loose, so when you ride ... axle moves forward, chain gets very loose ... and comes off! I've done this a couple times!
Bad Luck? Not at all ... this is INCOMPETENCE, pure and simple.
You're correct, the shop would NOT have disconnected the chain. No need to remove chain to install new pads or a new rotor.
Simply loosen axle nut, use Snail adjusters to move axle forward creating enough chain slack, then simply lift chain UP and OFF rear sprocket, set chain to one side and pull wheel out. It's that simple.
I've done this .... A THOUSAND TIMES. The chain master link is never touched to change pads.
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