CHAIN LENGTH... HEL...
 

[Closed] CHAIN LENGTH... HELP NEEDED

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I am currently building up a new hardtail and the final piece i need to fit is the chain. The bike has a 2x10 setup with a medium cage rear mech. I’ve bought a sram pc 1091r hollow pin chain, is it a case of just fitting the chain or will i need to shorten it?


 
Posted : 18/04/2012 12:24 pm
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big - big + 2 links.


 
Posted : 18/04/2012 12:26 pm
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The usual way is to fit the chain to large and large (without going thru the mech) and add 2 rivets (1 complete link).
This works with a hardtail.
Use same technique with a full-suss, but with the suspension set at the point of max chainlength (which may not be at an end position).

PaulD


 
Posted : 18/04/2012 12:28 pm
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Thanks Paul


 
Posted : 18/04/2012 12:36 pm
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And don't forget to allow for chain device, if you have one.


 
Posted : 18/04/2012 12:39 pm