RexFuzzle Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Something occurred to my while riding the other day- the chain always hits the gears on the same side.... would it help to turn the chain around every now and then to even things out?
Christopher Brunsdon Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Nope. The wear on the rollers is always on the entire roller and not just one side, also wear on the rollers is of no importance as it has no effect on chain wear. Even the pins (the part of the chain where wear is what is important) wears evenly as the chain goes through 720 degree turns with each revolution. Just keep the chain clean, correctly lubed and check the wear religiously.
Weight Weenie Posted January 27, 2011 Posted January 27, 2011 Yep, check it often ! I put on an XTR chain May last year and it's totally kaput, can't even measure it with the chain checker. I'm shocked, didn't ride much at all and I clean/lube with every ride
KiNgL Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Is it true what they say about rather change the chain more often as it prevents wear on all other items?.I believe that the more expensive lighter chains are thinner and softer and hence wear more quickly ?cheers
Grebel Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Is it true what they say about rather change the chain more often as it prevents wear on all other items?.I believe that the more expensive lighter chains are thinner and softer and hence wear more quickly ?cheers This would be correct. You should go through about three chains per cassette if memory serves me correct and if you do it right.
david16v Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Yep, check it often ! I put on an XTR chain May last year and it's totally kaput, can't even measure it with the chain checker. I'm shocked, didn't ride much at all and I clean/lube with every ride Thats because what you save in weight will cost you in $!XT/XTR chains are too soft and wear out much quicker.
The Drongo Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 This would be correct. You should go through about three chains per cassette if memory serves me correct and if you do it right. My record is six chains to 1 cassette and front drive. I ran 3 chains on rotation, and replaced the most worn one with a new one and was on the sixth chain when the drivechain expired. Shimano XT 9 speed narrows with quicklink.
Christopher Brunsdon Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 Is it true what they say about rather change the chain more often as it prevents wear on all other items?.... Well you should always replace a chain before the chain wear exceed 0.7% and not wait for 1%. Time is no indication how when as various factors influence chain wear. I've had one chain last me 700km (3mths) and was worn to over 1% - more like 10%, then I got my current chain 6mths (2000km) that is till very happy. ...I believe that the more expensive lighter chains are thinner and softer and hence wear more quickly ?cheers Very true as agreed by other Hubbers. Personally that is why I'm still on 8spd - cheaper chains & more durable.
bikemonster Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 ...check the wear religiously. I think I see where I've been going wrong.
Johan Bornman Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I think I see where I've been going wrong. Don't worry, even atheists can check their chains. @ the guys who say some chains are softer. Not so, all made from the same material.
chris_w_65 Posted January 28, 2011 Posted January 28, 2011 I put my chain on backwards once, then I had 20 reverse gears New Ultegra and Dura Ace is directional
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