WIPEOUT 1000 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 My view is that chains are much cheaper than sprockets and I replace whenever I measure any stretch. I find that one long ride in mud is often sufficient to warrant replacement.
rouxtjie Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 ahhhh good ol chain thread.... The sheriff spoke sense here...buy the cheapest you can, they are consumables afterall. The 13g you will save over the hollowpin version this and that isnt worth the extra money Oh and to the guy asking about halflink for SS...They have some benefits but also some cons. They are a bit stronger and makes getting a "magic gear" a bit easier since you can take or add links in half increments. However they are a bitch to work with and once they are on, they are on. You can remove frequently to clean properly. My advice that has given me the most life out of my chains and drivetrain are to rotate two or if you can three chains from new. Have one on the bike and the other in different stages of cleaning(butro tub filled with clean green...dont leave for more than two days in this, rinse under warm water once clean and then store) or storage(sandwich bags with a little added synth oil). If you can don't use turpentine or paraffin for cleaning....it doesnt take much to contaminate waterways if you dont dispose properly.
hayleyearth Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 The maths needs a bit of work, 300 k's a week over 2 months makes an average of around 43 km' s per day.I think Barhuhgger explained that chain nicely . Sorry, read 2 weeks. We all know I have a reading and spelling problem. (1st though through my mind was maybe you were inspired by TdF.) I have never snapped a chain while out riding, so wont know. Maybe it is a guy thing.
Wyatt Earp Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Sorry, read 2 weeks. We all know I have a reading and spelling problem. (1st though through my mind was maybe you were inspired by TdF.) I have never snapped a chain while out riding, so wont know. Maybe it is a guy thing. TDF is certainly inspiring stuff ,but not enough for me to go mad, now if I can get a Munga entry ????????
NotSoBigBen Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I've used the same SRAM 10sp link over and over already. I remove my chain at least once every 3 weeks to do a proper clean. (Google chain link removal tool.) Unfortunately like most things they don't last forever, a prime example here. Luckily I saw it before venturing out and it just so happened that I have 'upgraded' that bike to 1*10 in the meantime
BarHugger Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Comments made from experience........... (once happened while doing Fort Klapperkop......on tar!!!!) Hollow-pin BOOOM
hayleyearth Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Unfortunately like most things they don't last forever, a prime example here. Luckily I saw it before venturing out and it just so happened that I have 'upgraded' that bike to 1*10 in the meantime Did you remove the chain often with that link on...if so, how did you remove it and then out it back on (tighten it)? Did you use a screwdriver or orther tool?
hayleyearth Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Comments made from experience........... (once happened while doing Fort Klapperkop......on tar!!!!) Hollow-pin BOOOM Did the pin break? Or the link outer actually 'let go' (bent) under the pin forces?
NotSoBigBen Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Did you remove the chain often with that link on...if so, how did you remove it and then out it back on (tighten it)? Did you use a screwdriver or orther tool? I use a proper chainbreaker tool (the pliers type) and don't remove it very often (as you can see form how dirty it is ) - I prefer to spend my time riding rather than obsessing about chain 'stretch' and maintenance - having said that that chain was way passed it's useful life as well
rouxtjie Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Did you remove the chain often with that link on...if so, how did you remove it and then out it back on (tighten it)? Did you use a screwdriver or orther tool?dont think the removal/fitting of the chain is to blame....same happened to me on the link...outer plate of link snapped in half. Cause...bad shift under tension...ie side force putting to much tension....and pop goes the proverbial weakest link.
NotSoBigBen Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 dont think the removal/fitting of the chain is to blame....same happened to me on the link...outer plate of link snapped in half. Cause...bad shift under tension...ie side force putting to much tension....and pop goes the proverbial weakest link. Jis nou vat jy 'n ou in die gesig - I prefer to blame plain old wear and tear man!
Wyatt Earp Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 dont think the removal/fitting of the chain is to blame....same happened to me on the link...outer plate of link snapped in half. Cause...bad shift under tension...ie side force putting to much tension....and pop goes the proverbial weakest link. One can ride "leisurely" or one can ride hard, ride hard and these super light chains just don't crisp the bacon.
Wyatt Earp Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Jis nou vat jy 'n ou in die gesig - I prefer to blame plain old wear and tear man! Noob
rouxtjie Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 One can ride "leisurely" or one can ride hard, ride hard and these super light chains just don't crisp the bacon.Yea...I mash...always going for the power over finesse option so light weight fakolaminium chains don't cut it for me.
rouxtjie Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Jis nou vat jy 'n ou in die gesig - I prefer to blame plain old wear and tear man!hahahha bennie...that is nothing... Bent my 105 dr on my roadbike with a bad shift....now that is noob
Mats Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 I have never snapped a chain while out riding, so wont know. Maybe it is a guy thing. I have snapped a MTB chain before and I am a girl so it cannot be a guy thing.One time it was due to an not so well maintained bike. Way back in the days when I just started riding.The other time it was due to a lot of mud and the conditions were just horrible.
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