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Repairing, maintaining, or replacing the chain on your bike that connects the front of the drivetrain (cranks, chainrings) to the back (cogs, cassette).
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1x Specific Chain
A 1x specific chain is designed with 2 different width specifications.
On a standard chain, only the spacing between the inside plates matters. …
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Chain skipping mid cassette after a clean
There are a few possibilities here:
1) Cleaning the cassette took away the gunk keeping a slightly worn cassette from showing. If you use the middle gears most, they may be more worn than the rest. U …
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Chain slips to lower gear when pedaling backwards
If the chain starts to come off the gears, check the chain at the point where is is coming off.
Most likely, you will need to replace the chain. … If the chain is new, the link where it was joined may be the issue. …
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Replacing the front derailleur: unlink the chain?
Yes, if you have a removable screw at the back of the front derailleur, you can remove it, spread the derailleur cage, and slip the chain through. …
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Can I use gear oil on my chain?
Heavy oils attract too much dirt, grit and grime which will damage the useful life of your chain. … You need a light lubricant which will wick it's way into the internals of the chain, rather than simply coating the external portion of the chain. …
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Is the Power-Link designed for routine usage?
If you have a ten speed SRAM drivetrain, then you need to look at the link and the model of the chain. SRAMs newest power links for 10 speed are not designed to be used more than once. … If the chain is a PC-1071, PC-1091 or 1091r, this is the links it comes with, and while you can remove them, they need to be replaced with a fresh link each time you do.
I hope that helps. …
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Do cassettes and chains need to be replaced at the same time?
If you ride one chain beyond the point of wear, it will damage both cassette and chain rings to different degrees.
Your chain is a consumable component on your bike. … on average) 5 chain swaps. …
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How to Get Starter Pins
You need to know the brand and type of your chain. (i.e. Shimano 10 speed or Campag 11 speed) If you know the model (i.e. Ultegra or Dura Ace Shimano, that is a bonus. …
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Clicking gears on new Electra Townie 8i
It can be many issues, but a click in the hub which is a rotary noise, is usually the Chain guard or the dust cap on the hub behind the cog which has popped out of place, or possibly cracked. …
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Chain slipping off derailleur jockey
A worn cassette is usually preceded by a worn chain, so if your chain is badly worn, you may need to change the cassette as well. … No sticky chain links. I'll put a new chain on to rule out #2 and #4, though. How would a worn cassette cause the issue, given that this is happening before the chain enters the cassette? …
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Why are 10 speed chains so expensive?
There are 10 speed compatible chains starting around $20. However, most shops, in order to limit the number of different items they need to stock, will only stock higher end chains, usually 105, Ulteg …
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Can I use this chainlink?
Yes, you can, but it leaves the chain weaker on that link.
The SRAM chains are designed to work with a master link. …
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Better 7-speed chain for Trek Allant?
First: based on your measurements, your chain is not worn out. The park tool gauge measures a 8 1/2" links, or 4 inches of chain. It looks for wear between .5 and 1mm of "stretch" in the chain. … To protect you old chain rings and cassette, it is usually recommended that you change the chain at around .75mm of wear. …
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Is my front derailleur angled straight?
The ideal is to have the inside plate be parallel to the chain rings, and have the bottom edge of the outer derailleur plate be between 1 and 2 mm above the top edge of the large chain ring teeth, while …
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How can I tell which size chain my bike uses?
Wrap the uncut chain around both the chainring and the rear cog. Find the place where the chain meets with no slack. … Add 2 links to this marked length, to give yourself slack to adjust the chain tension, and cut the chain. Rivet the chain together using the link, pin or rivet which the brand of chain requires. …
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