so i just put on a new chain in a bit of a rush – obviously i cut it by 1 link short 😆 …..so instead of 53 links ive got 52…so i know it should be ok in most gears – do i basically need to avoid 3rd chainring and the biggest sprockets at the back? i dont tend to use them anyways, usually just use all the gears at the back in 2nd front cog….this should be ok to run right?

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NO, YOU WILL DIE!

🙁 i know its a silly question, surely just avoiding 3rd front ring in general should give me a death free experience?

Should be fine. You shouldnt be using the big-big anyway as horrible chain line but I would probably avoid using next largest on the cassette too. Will cut down on chain slap having it a bit shorter.

cheers andy – at worst on 3rd chainring i use 26th/27th gear for down bank roads – so never stretch it that muc…cheers for confirming my thoughts…

good point about chainslap – never really thought about shortening it abit to alieviate that problem!