Cassette Replacement - New chain?

[Dirtbreath]

Should you put install a new chain when replacing your cassette and chain rings. Chain is not quite worn but would it be better practice to change it anyway.

[Johan Bornman]

No

[Dirtbreath]

I didnt think so but went for a ride (new cassette, middle chainring with old chain) and it was making a horrible grinding noise. Just put a new chain on and its running much smoother although this is in the workstand so the torque is not quite like riding.

[mapep]

hey dirtbreath, that hub name conjures up all sorts of things !

 

i disagree, certainly no pro about bike mechanics but it makes sence for all new components to wear in evenally together. I would think an old chain would definetly have adverse effects on a new cassette & chainrings. Personnally if i was buying good quality components i would spend the extra buck & keep the old chain for emegencies.

[Dirtbreath]

 

hey dirtbreath' date=' that hub name conjures up all sorts of things !

 

i disagree, certainly no pro about bike mechanics but it makes sence for all new components to wear in evenally together. I would think an old chain would definetly have adverse effects on a new cassette & chainrings. Personnally if i was buying good quality components i would spend the extra buck & keep the old chain for emegencies.

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Depends on your imagination.

 

Yup. The new chain has made the world of difference. I have kept the old one as a spare as you've suggested.