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  1. mickle

    I take back everything I ever said about chain lube.

    This is excellent: https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/fast-chain-lube-that-saves-you-money/
  2. Oldfentiger

    10 speed or 11 speed chain - a quick question

    I coulda swore I ordered KMC 10 speed chains. They've arrived this morning an they are KMC X11-93 which is an 11 speed chain. Can I fit the 11 speed chains to my 10 speed bikes? One is Shimano 105 and the other is Sram Apex, both 10 speed.
  3. GuyBoden

    Non indexed chain?

    I've been looking at these 5 or 6 speed "non Indexed" chains for vintage bikes. Only £3. https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/50-039-s-60-039-s-70-039-s-80-039-s-racing-bike-chain-1-2x-3-32-114-links-ideal-non-index-bbp2213249 These chains are probably manufactured before Shimano's Hyperglide...
  4. D

    Confused over replacement chain

    I thought I'd treat my 8-speed tourer to a new chain (and possibly a new cassette), my current one having done about 5,000 miles, so I can't complain. You don't seem to be able to get my current chain, a Shimano HG50, these days, though you can get an HG40 - what's the difference? Or if I go...
  5. Shut Up Legs

    Where to buy triple chain ring bolts?

    :banghead: Where on earth can I get these things? There are heaps of web pages advertising double chain ring bolts, even one with triple chain ring bolts, but for 4-armed crank spiders, and I need bolts for 5-armed. My triple chain ring setup is basically a fairly standard Shimano Tiagra type...
  6. wyre forest blues

    C2C Cycleway Consett to Chain Bridge.

    5 of us are doing the C2C (and return) in June on road bikes and I have meticulously and tediously checked the route against the quality of roads from Workington to Tynemouth using Google maps street view. However street view does not go along footways. Between Consett and the Tyne at what I...
  7. Trigger369

    Chain rubbing on front mech

    Past few rides my chain has been rubbing on the front derialleur . It's rubbing on the right side of the derialleur if your sitting on the bike looking down . Only happens when in the front big ring and the middle to the smallest cog at the back . How do I adjust this properly .? Thoufit i would...
  8. gaijintendo

    Chain-link-shaped hole in chain wear tool

    Any idea what the hole is for? My best guess is it helps you find it in the toolbox. The other is presumably for wall mounting.
  9. Randombiker9

    is their a way of preventing rusty chain?

    I've only had my new hybrid bike since christmas but when i was checking my bike before going out. I noticed it then but i the bike still works?. It can't be because it's worn out as i've only had the bike nearly 5 months. The discs also have a tiny bit of rust on them. Do you know how this is...
  10. Wixsteman

    Chain problem

    Hi, when I was out on my bike last night my chain slipped off when I was in my lowest gear to climb a hill causing me to have a clip less moment :blush:. Today when I was out there was a clunking sound as I was pedalling which got worse as I went on. When I got home I’ve had a quick look at the...
  11. graham bowers

    Chain "missing link" compatibility query

    I've aquired a Giant Revive semi-recumbent - a right wacky looking thing. I've fitted a larger sprocket to the Nexus hub and need to lengthen the chain by a couple of links, trouble is, I'm not sure what spec the chain is. Its a 3/32 chain for sure, but I don't know if its 3/32 single speed, or...
  12. R

    Is it true you can thread your chain through a SunTour rear derailleur cage without splitting chain?

    I read somewhere a long while back, can't remember where I read it at but I do remember what it said. Someone wrote on this site that you can thread your chain through a rear SunTour derailleur cage without splitting it. One of my closest friends who rides and works on bikes, too told me you can...
  13. Salty seadog

    Adding an extra link to chain

    I trust if done carefully it will not cause issue. KMC x10 chain with quick link.
  14. cyberknight

    Replacement chain ring or BB size ?

    Picking up a 20 "wheel kids bike from at the weekend. Needs a new chainring as its bent and throwing the chain , now i am not sure if i cant just buy a new chainring or is it one that is welded onto the axle ? If its replacement i am considering going square taper but what size BB would i need...
  15. KneesUp

    Why the chuff is my chain slipping?

    My chain is skipping, and I can’t work out why. I don't mean it's trying to change gear, it just seems to skip over the teeth on the rear but stay in the same gear. I thought at first it was a stiff link, because I've not been that vigilant with the maintenance over winter, and it was a little...
  16. U

    What do you look for when buying a new chain

    Obviously you choose one of the correct size. But there's so much other bllx spouted about chains and there is significant variations in prices for any particular sized chains.
  17. 13 rider

    Free 9 speed missing chain links ( gone now )

    During a clear up I discovered these I have 2 bikes an 8 speed and a 10 speed so surplus to requirements free to first pm
  18. cubey

    Chain replacement

    So had the bike just over 14 months and 6000km, checked for chain wear and its worn to 0.75% bought replacement chain. As far as I can tell from the illustration you put the chain on with the lettering facing toward you as you look at the bike, am I right? Any other tips?
  19. D

    New chain

    A couple of weeks ago I fitted a new chain on to my winter bike, it wasn't worn out, but would literally rust over night, despite being cleaned & wiped over with an oily rag and kept lubed. With the weather being so bad I haven't been out for a ride since fitting it, I got a KMC light 9 speed...
  20. wisdom

    Chain wear and tool.

    I have bought a silverline chainchecker(I know I know but it was in a shop I was in)!!! Now its' telling me the chain is us.It is mickled every week and the bike is used every day to commute to work. It's a kmc chain is 12 months about right for a chain or is the checker no good in reality.
  21. J

    Fitting new chain

    Hi all, just a quick question, I am doing some repair work to the daughters Apollo mtb and am putting on a new chain and also the gear cables need replacing. I have already removed the old gear cables and am replacing with new inners and outers but first of all I am fitting a new rear...
  22. cyberknight

    steel vs alloy chain rings

    Aside from weight, its for the winter commuter so an extra few grams is not an issue on something clocking 18 kg or so loaded. The chainring on my subway looks toast and as the crankset is 175 mm and i prefer 170s i have seen steel triples , tourney spec cheap enough . What is the durability...
  23. Jon George

    Cannot adjust triple front mech to work properly after renewing chain.

    The gory details: Chain gauge tool suggests new chain, but not enough wear for a new cassette. Front mech is a triple with an eight speed cassette. The LBS did not have a 8-speed chain in stock, but said a 9-speed would still work. (It turned out I had a new 8-speed in my 'stock', and I cannot...
  24. mikehorne

    chain cleaning...

    yes its probably been discussed a million times but... seem tempted to buy the Park Tool type cleaner for the complete automated process? however I do like to remove the chain and give it a proper clean? what and how do you do yours.....
  25. Wester

    Installing a shimano 6/7/8 speed chain

    I am going to fit a new Shimano chain to my bike and there is something that I am not sure about Do you need a new pin when you shorten a Shimano chain ? when I opened the package there was only the chain and a power link no pin . Or can you shorten it in the same way as any other chain Any...
  26. rrarider

    Splitting an old chain

    For may years I have occasionally given my Sedis Sport Ultra chain a good clean which involved removing the chain. I've always done this successfully with my Cyclo(?) rivet punch; the rivets don't have a raised head and I can do the job fairly easily. As my good 1980s road bike is hanging up...
  27. dhd.evans

    Chain Wear / Cassette Wear - Miles on the clock query

    I've brought the summer bike out of storage after my off in October. Cleaned it down and started to look at stripping components for replacement where necessary. I didn't clean the bike before it went into storage which has result in a thick, viscous layer of gunk and grime caked on the chain...
  28. mikehorne

    Carrera Vengence chain?

    http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/carrera-vengeance-mens-mountain-bike-orange-16-18-20-22-frame?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Bikes-_-Mountain+Bikes-_-221108&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=xxmlwpmirw&istBid=tzpr&_$ja=tsid:94971%7Ccid:868641099%7Cagid:42483199...
  29. hoppym27

    I'm so confused..what spare chain link?

    Im conscious i do some decent miles on my hybrid and Im not carrying a spare chain link. However looking at what is out there its confusing the heck out of me! I have a Pinnacle Lithium 2 21 speed with a KMCz51 chain..what chain link do I need to carry as a spare? Also if anyone can advise me...
  30. Salty seadog

    Park tools sr1 chain whip.

    Hi, got one on the way, just found out it is for up to 10 speed cassettes, anyone know if it will do an 11 speed too as I have two 11 speed bikes? If not, one that will do 9,10 &11. cheers.
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