Anthem X29

[DuncanCT]

Have been having problems with chains. Broken two different Shimano chains, neither at the connecting link/pin.

 

Has anyone with an Anthem X29 had any chain problems?

 

Would anyone who hows the default chain length for there Anthem please share?

 

Thanks

[DuncanCT]

Anyone?

[Just Keep Pedaling]

I can almost guarantee the problem is nothing to do with the bike model.

 

My amateur advice.

 

1. Check you don't have bent tooth (on the bike, not in your mouth).

2. Watch how you change gears and apply power - too much roughness will break chains.

3. Chains normally only break when worn - so buy a chain wear indicator tool - they are cheap.

4. If you put a new chain on gears that look like sharks teeth you will soon have a worn chain.

5. Use lube before every ride. (On the bike...not on your...nevermind).

[KnobbyMech]

Look at the second technical document. Will provide all answers.

 

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/mountain/slx_with_dyna-sys/product.-code-FD-M660-10.-type-.fd_mountain.html

SI-5KV0A-003-ENG_v1_m56577569830765729.pdf

[TNOSE_E]

10 Speed?

[DuncanCT]

Thanks guys for the help.

 

Sure, it not the model just wondering if it's default chain lenght?

 

Fairly new group set with a new chain so will check the teeth for mis-alignment. Also was lubed before my last ride. If you are running a dual sus is your chain length the same as the shimano instruction. (largest sprocket + largest chainring + 2 links)

 

Yes 10spd xt.

 

Can anyone explain the mechanics of a breaking / broken chain?

 

Thanks again for all the input.

Edited October 25, 2011 by DuncanCT

[Aggies]

I also have a Anthem 29er and have not find any issue. It came out with a 10X SLX chain, which only lasted 700km (.75%). I have replaced it with a 10X XTR chain, which now have about 1500km and has not reached .5% yet.

 

I will try the XT chain next once the XTR must be replaced.

[Doggone]

My anthem 29 er did just over 2500 km on the first chain before it broke and I replaced it. Keeping it clean and well lubed has limited the wear on all gears. Should get 5000 km on thec rear cluster judging by current wear unless the wear does not occur at a predictable pace. Never done this sort of mileage before so cant give more insight.