Unless you fitted the current chain (and got it the correct length at the time) I recommend you do the 'large/large not through the RD, plus one inch link' check before cutting.Should I replace the chain to the exact same length as existing
It was setup by the Giant Dealer / as factory fitted. First time replacementUnless you fitted the current chain (and got it the correct length at the time) I recommend you do the 'large/large not through the RD, plus one inch link' check before cutting.
It is unusual to NOT have to shorten a chain indeed - I can only recall that happening once in all my exeprienceThere could be special cases, but surely the chain maker expects the user to shorten a new chain to the correct length for the particular bike?
^^^ This in spades, that way you will know it’s correct.Unless you fitted the current chain (and got it the correct length at the time) I recommend you do the 'large/large not through the RD, plus one inch link' check before cutting.