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Hi there, so, I've bought a used bike and I've noticed the chain is making a rubbing noise, the gears are indexed and change fine so I know the noise isn't coming from there, I've inspect the jockey wheels & cage up close, there is a little metal tab on the cage of the jockey wheels and I think...

would like to know what people prefer in terms of this. i have ultegra rear cassette and chain and am looking to replace soon. any suggestions interms of alternatives..am looking at performance and longevity as key

Evening all. I currently have a semi compact chain set 52/36 which I would like to swap temporarily for 50/34 ( a hilly ride coming up) Would I get away with keeping the chain at the same length or would I need to shorten it and if so by how many links? Your advice would be much appreciated.

have had an ultegra chain and rear cassette on my bike for just under a year. the bike is stored inside my shed and is kept very clean!! noticed the chain is turning dark in places,lost its shine. before this one i had a stock chain on the bike and it kept its shiney clean look a lot longer. has...

Will an old chain slip on a new cassette? I know they do the other way around, but for a short period is it OK to run a new cassette without replacing the chain?

So. I have my road 10 speed bike it has on int 11 - 32T on it at the moment Have upgraded to the Ultegra from BB and Chain set which works a treat much better than the old one. Just saw on offer the 11 - 28t Ultegra Chain group and chain, so i bought it. My question as I'm only new is...

As title thought I had stuff sorted but guess not Anyone got above lying about looking for new home just bought new front chain set so would like to do all at once Thanks

I am trying to build up a Trek Madone 3.5 OCLV frame set and I would like to change the existing SRAM GPX CS to a Shimano Ultegra CS but the problem I have is that the existing bottom bracket looks to me as though its a push fit rather than their version of a Shimano Hollowtech. So what I...

Morning all, just a quick query re: chain tool compatability. Are chain tools suitable for all speed chains or does an eleven speed require a particular tool? I assume the pin size on the tool needs to match the pin in the chain or at least be fractionally smaller. Thanks. Gez

Came across this test done some 7 years ago and surprised by the results. Interesting read. Pretty much what @Yellow Saddle had said (I hope I got this right ). The damage done is quite interesting. Purple Extreme's description of their product does not bear resemblance to the test. Now where...

Mainly as my ocd is bugging me but almost bought black nice arms today but would have to change whole chain set as what looked like bolts are rivets :-(

i'm converting an old Raleigh Magnum to fixed. I want to use the existing big chain ring and mate it to a single sprocket at the rear. What do I need to consider when doing this and what size chain should I use? Cheers

Can anyone help me get one of these chains, looks like Shimano have stopped doing them, but there may still be some lying around in LBS. If you see one i'd appreciate picking it up for me, they seem to be around £14.99 I will obviously reimburse you and pay postage of course, unless you want to...

So for phase 2. I'm going to need a new chain and cog what's a good intro recommendation. Apparently my bike is a 7 speed? Also same question for front fork there is s minimal bend in it but also quite chippy so think I'd like to just change it now Thanks guys

Hi My bike came with short cage 105 derailleur Early on, while trying to fix an issue (noisy drivetrain), LBS replaced it for long cage one, because that's all they had in, I think. But they didn't lengthen the chain. There was enough slack in the chain that they didn't need to, apparently. So...

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Is this stuff available in the UK? It's widely used in the States and Australia for load securing on HGV's and also the fireman's choice for rescues. I can find grade 80 and lower but not 70. TIA

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Not sure if I am missing something, but i cant seem to get the Front Derailleur shifting properly. I'm running a ten speed compact 105. I set the Low limit with no cable attached, chain on the small front gear and largest rear gear. 1mm gap, no rubbing, all is good. Then attach the cable, Chain...

Hi, Just wondered how many of you remove your chains for de-greasing? I have a KMC split link/power link chain on both my bikes and was bought a set of those Park Tools pliers for Christmas so thought I'd give them a go today. They certainly make splitting and re-joining the chain a doddle...

NEW & UNUSED - This is an 11mm x 1metre bike locking security chain from the Pragmasis Range - see http://securityforbikes.com/products.php?cat=Chains+%28without+padlocks%29 (it's the version in the grey cloth sleeving) Retails at £34 + about £6 for delivery (it's heavy!) I bought this from...

Hi Guys, I have installed a new Ultregra 10 speed chain and a replacement cassette also 10 speed to my bike, all working fine apart from when in the larger cogs at the back it can jump like the chain is slipping? I changed from a 11-28 to a 11-25 but re-cut the chain to match chain that was...

Hello, after only 3 rides of my brand new Wilier road bike, I've already noticed 3 paint chips on my chain stay. It looks like the chain has been slapping against it. (In fact the chain is surprisingly close to the chain stay on the Gran Turismo model.) I'm a bit surprised and disappointed...

Does anyone know if there is any difference other than flanged pulley wheels (2 speed) and unflanged (1 speed)? Except for the sliding flanged pulleys they seem identical, which would indicated that if pulleys were replaced on a 1 speed it would work for a 2 speed given that the other necessary...

I have summat a bit like this: that I use, or rather hope to use, to see how my chain's getting along. However, how do I use it? Do I insert both prongs into the chain simultaneously (i.e. the shorter distance) or do I insert the RHS prong first and then lower the LHS (i.e. measuring a...

What's the best chain for a road bike ss? As I've read different things about the uses of two different chain sizes.

Can anyone advise if these need replacing? I fitted a new chain, and it slipped, so I assumed I needed a new cassette. But when I looked at the chainring it seemed worn to me, can anyone confirm? Thanks

HELP! :banghead: On the way into work yesterday my chain started dropping repeatedly. On the way home my chain snapped, as I pulled over at the kerb it rolled off the cassette and fell down a storm drain (there's a tale for the kids!) Luckily I was near a Halfords and was able to coast most of...

Chain is jumping (one 'click') at the jockey wheel but it only happens on the smallest rear cog, the rest are fine. I checked cable tension, derailer shifts to each cog correctly in turn, checked limit screws front and back derailers both set correctly. Mystified I took off the chain an dgave it...

My son has a carrera kraken purchased early this year brand new. Unfortunately he neglected to take it back to the shop for the free six week service and that along with general neglect has resulted in a twisted rusty chain (twisted after chain came off and got jammed) What would be the best...