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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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Can you use Shimano 11 speed chain pins on a 10 speed chain?
My understanding is that the chain pins for Shimano 10-speed chains are 6.0mm in length and the pins for the 11-speed chains are 5.8mm in length. That is pretty close, but I wouldn't chance it. …
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How can I tell if a chain has a master link?
that requires the use of a chain tool to remove a pin from the roller. … When you break the chain with a chain tool, you normally reassemble it with a replacement pin that looks like this:
After the chain is back together, you break off the insertion portion of the pin with …
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How do I lubricate my chain?
Pedal the chain backwards and get every link. When done run the chain through all the gears. … Let the chain sit for a few minutes then using a clean, dry, lint-free cloth, wipe the excess from the chain, cogs and chain rings. …
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Will using dry lube and wet lube together give you better protection/performance than from u...
Wet lube is typically more like motor or sewing machine oil, and is designed to coat the chain and protect it in wet conditions. … Dry lube is usually a teflon lube in an evaporating or wax base, so the teflon particles stay in the links without a lot of wet "gunk" left on the chain to pick up sand, dust, grime, etc. and is great …
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What type of chain lube is best for winter riding?
Wet lube is typically more like motor or sewing machine oil, and is designed to coat the chain and protect it in wet conditions. … Dry lube is usually a teflon lube in an evaporating or wax base, so the teflon particles stay in the links without a lot of wet "gunk" left on the chain to pick up sand, dust, grime, etc. …
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Eliminating chainslap on a 90's Stumpjumper
Chain slap is a result of slack in the relatively longer length of the chain required to accommodate the wide range of gears on the typical mountain bike cassette. … Con The chain is still slapping around.
Buy and install a chain guide.
Pro These are supposed to help with both chain slap and dropped chains. …
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SRAM chain with Shimano cassette and crankset?
You wouldn't want to run a chain designated as a "10-speed" chain on an 8 gear cassette as the teeth on the cassette are likely to large for the links of the chain. …
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Using non-Shimano link with Shimano chain?
In general a SRAM or KMC link for an 8 or 9 speed chain will work fine with a similar Shimano 8 or 9 speed chain. … If you are dealing with a 10 speed chain I believe you will run into a compatibility problem as one brand is sightly narrower than the other (I can't remember which way and I only deal personally with …
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What caused all my chain links to become stiff after a month in a tent despite having been c...
What I do if I am not going to be riding my bike for an extended period is:
Clean everything;
Lube the chain with a wet lube - this will attract dust but will repel water;
Use a spray lube to lightly … coat the cassette and chain rings. …
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How can I clean sand off my bike chain?
Then clean and lube the chain the way you normally would.
After using several different plastic mechanical chain cleaners my favorite method is also one of the cheapest. … I use a small can, like a soup or a tomato sauce can, put a little degreaser in it and clean the chain with an old toothbrush. …
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Is it possible to fit a chain guard to a bike with derailleur gears?
SKS Germany - a company that make great bike products, including the fenders that I put on two of my bikes, make a product called the Chainboard - a chain guard designed to accommodate front derailleurs …
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Unable to change from 14th to 7th
If you can, with the chain in one of the middle cogs in the back, shift to each of the front chain rings then your front derailleur is likely in proper alignment and adjustment. … If you ride cross-chained it causes:
Significant stress on the chain, and may cause failure.
Added friction and wear on the drive train.
Possible derailleur failure if you cross chain "big to big" …
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