What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the sprockets?
Shimano 10speed chain<>sprockets
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bertkerkhof-<< What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of
the chain
and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
sprockets? >><BR><BR>
Keep the drivetrain clean, clean the chain frequently, keep lubed(a Wipperman
snaplink is useful here). Measure the chain regularly for 'stretch', either
using a ruler or Rohloff or Park(CC-3) tool. Replace the chain when the tool
says so or at 1/16 in stretch over 12 inches. Replace the cogset when a new
chain 'skips', about 4-6 chains worth, if the above is followed.
Peter Chisholm
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the chain
and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
sprockets? >><BR><BR>
Keep the drivetrain clean, clean the chain frequently, keep lubed(a Wipperman
snaplink is useful here). Measure the chain regularly for 'stretch', either
using a ruler or Rohloff or Park(CC-3) tool. Replace the chain when the tool
says so or at 1/16 in stretch over 12 inches. Replace the cogset when a new
chain 'skips', about 4-6 chains worth, if the above is followed.
Peter Chisholm
Vecchio's Bicicletteria
1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
"Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"
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Basjan
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"bertkerkhofs" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
> and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
> sprockets
I generally use a rule of thumb of around 2000 km for replacing a chain
(9-speed). As Peter said, I replace my cassette when the chain starts
skipping. If you maintain your drivetrain well, you´ll only need to replace
a chain every now and then for a long-long time...
basjan
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> What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
> and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
> sprockets
I generally use a rule of thumb of around 2000 km for replacing a chain
(9-speed). As Peter said, I replace my cassette when the chain starts
skipping. If you maintain your drivetrain well, you´ll only need to replace
a chain every now and then for a long-long time...
basjan
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Antti Salonen
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Basjan <[email protected]> wrote:
> I generally use a rule of thumb of around 2000 km for replacing a chain
> (9-speed).
If you're talking about road bikes like the original poster was, 2000 km
is very little mileage from a chain. I have used my 10-speed Wippermann
chains for about 6000 km each on a Campagnolo-equipped bike before
replacing them. I have measured the wear using a ruler and replace the
chain when the elongation approaches 0.5 %. Currently I'm using the
fourth chain on the same cassette without any problems.
Of course, if you don't clean your chain reasonably often, it is going
to wear a lot faster. I almost always clean the chain before lubing it,
and that happens whenever it starts to make noise.
-as
> I generally use a rule of thumb of around 2000 km for replacing a chain
> (9-speed).
If you're talking about road bikes like the original poster was, 2000 km
is very little mileage from a chain. I have used my 10-speed Wippermann
chains for about 6000 km each on a Campagnolo-equipped bike before
replacing them. I have measured the wear using a ruler and replace the
chain when the elongation approaches 0.5 %. Currently I'm using the
fourth chain on the same cassette without any problems.
Of course, if you don't clean your chain reasonably often, it is going
to wear a lot faster. I almost always clean the chain before lubing it,
and that happens whenever it starts to make noise.
-as
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Alex Rodriguez
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In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
>and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
>sprockets?
Not all km's are the same. Best bet is to clean your chain on a regular
basis and measure it to see when it is worn. By doing this, you can make
your sprokets last a long time.
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Alex
[email protected] says...
>What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
>and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
>sprockets?
Not all km's are the same. Best bet is to clean your chain on a regular
basis and measure it to see when it is worn. By doing this, you can make
your sprokets last a long time.
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Alex
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Dan R H
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I just replaced my DA 10 speed chain with about 3500 miles. Minor stretching
but I thought it was time so I replaced it. Sprockets are fine. I've always
followed the creed, replace the chain before it destroys your drivetrain.
Dan
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> What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
> and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
> sprockets?
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but I thought it was time so I replaced it. Sprockets are fine. I've always
followed the creed, replace the chain before it destroys your drivetrain.
Dan
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> What is the best 'policy' in maintaining the smooth working of the chain
> and sprockets? After how many km's the chain should be replaced? And the
> sprockets?
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