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Hi all, I bought a new Trek Xcaliber MTB a few months ago and I'd say I've done around 700 miles over all terrain. I clean and lube my chain after every ride but I've recently noticed an occasional clicking sound emerging from the chainwheel and cassette, sometimes when under pressure. I've also...

With time on my hands I need to swap the chain on an 11 speed ultegra (Di2) - watch a few vids but still have few questions:- 1.Which chain (Kmc/105/ultegra)and link connector to buy 2.Good chain tool recommendations 3.what bothers me most is how to get the new chain to the correct length...

I've just put the new tiagra components on the my frame but can't quite get the derailleurs setup perfectly to avoid all chain rub. I have the rear setup nicely and all seems to be working well on the rear. However the front is being more of a pain. I have the 1mm gap set correctly above the...

Always looking for the bestest components for my bike, I saw Spa had Wipperman Connex 11SO chains at an impressive discount, only £32, so I bought 5 of them, only to find that they skipped horribly on my 8 speed cassette. Assuming that my cassette was badly worn, I bought 3 more, CS-HG50, 13-26...

HI, Ive replaced the chain on my Subway 1. The new chain (shimano) is being throw off the bottom jockey wheel, and runs off the wheel. I cant see that anything is bent, and have cleaned the wheel and bushing. The new chain runs OK on the cassette and front chainring. When I put the old chain...

Hi my chain clatters when I have it on the front middle and small cog but not when I have it on the large one. it makes the noise especially when I go over rough terrain. Is there anything I can do to make it quieter. Thanks.

I need a new chain on my bike. Its a Triban RC500, rear cogs are 9 and 2 at the front. It current has a KMC 8J - 2 Narrow chain just now. But do I need to replace it like for like?

I recently changed the chain on my ICE Qnt trike only to find that the chain skipped/jumped in top gear.:sad: OK. Thinks to self "I must have let it go too far and it's worn the cassette", SO..... ….I buy & fit NEW 9 speed Shimano cassette 11-34. Go for ride and it still...

Hey guys took my boardman adv8.9 to the local bike shop! Because the chain was slipping, spoke to the guys there and told me I needed a new cassette and chain which would cost me £120. So I thought I'd have a look how much they cost and how easy it is to do my self, safe to say it cost me £43...

Had what I thought was a stretched cable to the rear derailleur but after much fiddling could not get the irregular noise of the chain slipping on a cog to go away and then, with the bike upside down, spotted the chain running on the side of the lower pulley. Is that pulley unduly worn? The...

Hi I have a Trek ex8 2011 with Shimano M552, 42/32/24. I would like to convert it to one chain ring. The videos on the web show it is possible to remove the large and small chain ring then get shorter bolts and use the 32 ring. It then just remains to remove the front derailleur and gear...

After some serious climbs and sprints over the past few weeks, I noticed an occasional ticking noise from my drive train but, have only discovered the cause tonight, whilst giving the bike a routine check over. Bike : 2017 Giant Propel. Speed : Shimano 11 speed (50/34 - 11/28). OEM chain I...

Done just under 4K on the Cube MTB, this is the 3rd chain, it was making all sorts of noises this morning, kept jumping/slipping thought it might need adjusting & figured I'd do it when I got home. Unfortunately I didn't get that far, 4 miles from home the chain snapped, got split links with me...

Hi This is my first attempt at fitting a chain, so I want to make sure that I do it correctly. I kept my old chain and placed it next to the new one (KMC). In the video, where I point my finger, is this the right to pin to pop out? As I didn't fit the original chain, I ran the chain...

Hi I am trying to replace my bike chain as my previous one snapped off. I think I have a 10 speed bike and the chain was 138cm when I measured the chain. Should I also order a quick link, as I am trying to fix this issue the most simplistic way possible. I have never replaced a chain...

Relatively new jockey wheels, new chain, cassette. Started to doubt myself if I had the jockey wheels the wrong way around, but it’s been ok for ages. Only other thing I’m thinking is they were BBB with adaptor rather than Shimano like for like replacement and it’s a minuscule bit out of...

I am new to cycling, and currently ride a carrera subway 1 (8 sproket / 3 front). I have no problems at all with gear change, and all is running well, but I have just bought a chain gauge which shows the chain is at the 1% mark. I assume this means I now need to replace the chain. What chain...

Hi As the title suggests, the chain on my road bike snapped today. Luckily I was only 10 miles from home and was able to arrange a lift home. I have all the kit to fix a puncture, but nothing for a chain snap. Are chain snaps common on road bikes? What to be better prepared for next time...

Hi I'm putting together some spare parts. Can anyone advise or link me to Brompton spare chain and chain links for Brommie folders ? I have a 2019 standard 6 speed with a T50 front ring if that is important to know. I'm not quite sure which chain/links i should buy ? Can i use generic...

Hi, I’m about to take delivery on my new bike. Just wanted to check on my current bike I don’t use the 2biggest on the cassette when on the larger chain ring, 52t My new bike has a large 11-34 cassette would the same apply to this or should I try to avoid the top 3gears due to the bigger gears...

OK Im new to this... I need a chain for above which has Shimano Deore 1 x 10 Speed. Do I buy Shimano Deore HG54 HG-X 10 Speed Chain? Because it says Shimano Deore? Or what can I / should I buy? Do I have choices? Confused.. Also do you guys always change split links or re use?? Many...

On my Specialized Roubaix Elite, the chain jumps on the jockey wheel, always on the same lenght of chain, about 8 inches long. It does it in all the gears and I dare not ride it , just in case. I have checked the chain to see if something was sticking out from it , but all is clear. Any idea...

I have just put a different rear wheel in my bike and unfortunately the 11 cog was catching the inside of the chain stay slightly. It has cut through the lacquer and marked the carbon. There is a little bit of a ridge where it has rubbed. I assume the carbon will be fairly thick at this point...

I am about to buy what is described as KMC Unisex's X10 Chain, Grey, 114 Link . What does the 'Unisex' mean? Is it really any different to a basic X10? https://amzn.to/3e4sG5e

A few days ago whilst cycling in hilly country I rather stupidly made the mistake of changing down to bottom gear on the cassette while I was still in top gear on the front ring (big ring to big ring ) :cursing: The result was the chain was jammed solid & the rear mech was pretty much...

I have 3 mainly bought as extras to get me over the free postage threshold, however 2 measure .75% wear and 1%, I liked the idea of a Park Tools one that measured .5% for my 11 speed chains, at £9.99 it was at least twice the price, I know all about measuring with a ruler etc, just curious, I...

Hi I am looking for some advice regarding my bike set up. I have attached a video. My white Specialized bike often feels underpowered when on the flat. Looking at the chain set up, I noticed that it isn't sitting on the largest part of the chain ring. I don't know why it is sitting on a...

can anyone help me how to remove my chain, so i can remove a broken derailleur? or post a picture of a chain removeer tool to unclip it.

Is anybody runing a 12sp chain on 11sp drivetrain? I am asking as I've just seen this https://cyclingtips.com/2019/12/the-best-bicycle-chain-durability-and-efficiency-tested/ And if we suppose (big IF) it would be cheaper to run x01 chain than basically any other. There is some anecdotal...

Which chain tool would you recommend for splitting the chain?