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1. Andy W - Member

   After finding out my chain was very badly worn last summer i decided to run the drivetrain into the ground (now its all dead)

   Just about to fit a a new chain,chainrings,rear cassette and jockey wheels.

   Whats the best way to get them all to last that bit longer

   1, Run it all into the ground again (the last lot did about 1000/1200)
   2, Change the chain at the first sign of wear
   3, Have three chains and run each for about 3 or 4 rides than swap to the
   next chain and keep doing that
   4, Why is modern bike stuff made of cheese ?

   Cheers

   Andy

   Posted 2 years ago #
2. coffeeking - Member

   I'd say 2 (3 is too much of a faff and I'm not sure it really helps), but define "first sign of wear" in an infinitely variable system!

   4)- because you want it light.

   Posted 2 years ago #
3. Andy W - Member

   "first sign of wear" is when my park tools gizzmo says its gone past 0.75 %
   http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=5&item=CC%2D3

   But when I got that tool and used it for the first time my chain was off the scale

   As for "4)- because you want it light" I am not too fussed about light weight stuff I would rather go heavy and strong rather than light and cheese

   So if I go with number 2 is it worth the money paying for a "better" chain ?

   I use a Sram at the moment that was on the bike from new...the chain is £15 to replace but i could pay £10 more for a bling bling nickle plated Sram...Would the nickle plated chain be woth the money if it does most of its rides in the grit and bog that is the Peak District ?

   Posted 2 years ago #
4. foxyrider - Member

   Change chain when it gets to .75 % wear on a chain indicator - it'll last much longer IMHO although you will get other advice to the contrary

   Posted 2 years ago #

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