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My chain tool left a divot on my replacement pin. Is this normal?
A Shimano replacement pin has a manufactured, slight concave shape on the end that the chain tool's drive pin interfaces with to push it home. Perhaps you didn't notice it prior to getting installed.
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My chain tool left a divot on my replacement pin. Is this normal?
They are supposed to be like that and I think it helps the chain tool to stay centered and not slide off to the sides.
The fact that it looks different from the other pins is actually a good thing. If ...
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Do I need to shorten the chain if I mount a smaller large chainring?
I know I will adjust the front derailleur lower, right?
Maybe, but not really.
A 50T chainring is 208.8mm in diameter and a 46T is 192.7mm So you might think that the front mech needs to move down ...
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Do I need to shorten the chain if I mount a smaller large chainring?
Short answer: no.
You would need to check if it needs to be shortened if you used a smaller small chain ring. Or you might need a longer chain if you used a larger large chain ring. Your chain should ...
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Parafin wax vs wet lube for bike chain lubrication?
IME paraffin wax +/- Teflon powder is an excellent lubricant and is durable in dry conditions unless the temperature is cold when the wax loses its lubricity and the chain becomes stiff and noisy. ...
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