J.J

Cannot come anymore. Sorry peeps. please do t again though....??? Have a blast, and don't fall, that's not fun.

Not sure If I have plans that Weekend, but if not I'll meet up there. Groenkloof is always a winner.

ok, so after 2 weeks of leaving my bike and being unsure, I eventually took it to Bouer Broers. I would just like to give a big up for there service. It was really good today. Anyway, culprit was a sticky cable. and then after we did that, it was still not 100% So we straightened the hanger/dropout (not sure what it is classified as?) "and bob's your uncle" rode home & it was SWEEEET. THX BB (u'll see me again)

Ok, so I went to A LBS and they measured the chain, and it was finished. So bought a new chain, the only shimano chain they had (HG53)for R160. Put it on the bike, and slipped even more, luckily only did 13km's with it, then I got hold of a Deore Cassette for R300. So now I am really thinking this is gona be sweet shifting and riding from here & surprisingly it still slips when I am on the power over some rockies and sometimes just wen I am on the power. I even shortened the chain 2 lenghts, still slipping. there are no hard links either? Both the Chain & cassette are compatible with each other right? If any of you have any advice, I will appreciate it ALOT.

I never knew that. you learn smin everyday. THX

That is FINE...BEAUTIFUL. Crickey looks good man. B)

oh, when I was about 13, I did the impact challenge with a friend. Now the guys that had cash and kit were 2 rows ahead of us (this was while we were waiting to start the race) the one dud/chick (cannot even remember) was holding on to the fence, because he/she was clipped in. when he left the fence he couldn't get his foot out, and took almost the whole row of peeps down, (about 5 or 6) because they were all clipped in on the side they needed their feet... Yup, it was funny.

Dud, it's gona happen more then once, even when you do remember that you have clips on. LOL. i fell again the other day. and my cleats are really loose. but also just a side ways fall on some rocks.

ok, so now one person say's 1000 km's and another says about 5000 km's? Now i'm really unsure? LOL?

Hi, 1 link in this post = 1 outer link and one inner link? does that make a bit more sense? cos the measurements worked out on my chain? In your picture, it is from 1 up till 3 = 1 link. hope that makes a bit more sense?

THX I was looking for some figures. OK i double checked the chain is 306mm. and it was measured on the bike on the top chain ring. so some tension added. Is cleaning with petrol really that bad? I mean When I lube it, I put plenty on, and then I run a toothbrush over it for quite sometime to get all the wax back inside? no offense, but I don't see how you clean the inside of the chain if you're just wiping it of? how do you remove the crap on the inside? Not to get a big head, I worked at Hatfield cycles (kolonade branch) for about 4 years and when the Mech wasn't there. I automatically took that roll. And also always set my friends bikes as they rate it's awesome? So I am pretty sure I can set gears. but I cannot true a wheel - AT ALL. I did some reading last night. and according to my knowledge you use dry lube on a MTB. But the reading I did last night says that wax/dry lube is not as efficient? Crikey, I didn't think my chain would be so intricate...

So.... 12 links should be 12 inches (12 inches = 304.8 millimeters) When Your chain is 1.5875mm past the mark they mention chain time. (1/16th of an inch) When Your chain is 3.1750mm past the mark they mention cassette time. (1/8th of an inch) CAN SOMEONE CLARIFY THIS Method/Formula Now mine is 305mm. thus only stretched a bit? (0.2mm) now the gear slipping I am talking about was definitely only when I was in the 2nd chain-ring, and when I was on the power, and If I am not mistaken when I was going over some rough terrain. (when I ride pretty flat terrain it's smooth just the noise is wierd? i use squirt's dry lube.... hmmmmm maybe it's expired) Based on the info I have given could you'll speculate what you think could be the problem?

Also, when I put the bike to rest, I put everything at ease. 1st on the crank, and last on the cassette for the chain. B) I think that is doing more good then Bad?

Cool, that's what I had in mind. What Type of mileage is expected out of this setup, chain & cassete / Crank respectively? Not much mud riding maybe 3times max. also i noticed that the chain was slipping off the 2nd "chainring" at fountains 2 weeks ago, thus I started crossing the chain a bit, the worst I did it was 3rd up front and 4th on the Cassette? on a scale from 1 - 10 how bad is that for my chain? how do the most of you ride? THX in advance to ALL.

Hey Peeps, Ok so I started riding again recently. Have had the bike for about 3-4 years Now my Bike has +- 2800 km's on. I just want to know, MUST I replace the Crank, Chain & cassette all at once, cos I am actually quite tight on cash now? It's LX componentry... the model that came out just before SLX? I do service it quite regularly (Clean it in petrol and Lube it with dry lube and leave it for a day or so before I ride again), but on my last 2 rides the chain seems to be making a bit of noise? (seems like friction or it feels worn I THINK?... LOL) Just want some advice, and I know one answer that's gona come out is go and measure the chain at the LBS, but just want to know if there are any other comments/tips/help maybe on this subject.