Shooter999
Active Member
I've just ordered a new chain, which was .75 worn (used measuring tool).
Can you knowledgeable people, let me know if I need to replace my chain ring / chain set?
Thanks for all replies
On modern chainsets like the OP but not vintage?Bear in mind the teeth are meant to be different shapes to aid shifting.
Alloy rings won't wear a steel chain.On modern chainsets like the OP but not vintage?
Isn't the best way to see if a chain ring is worn to pull a new chain over the ring and see if you see daylight at the top/bottom between chain and ring because the front teeth have worn down so the ring pitch is too long? There's probably pictures somewhere on www.SheldonBrown.com
You can run new chains on worn rings but it'll wear the chains quicker.
Not directly but if not all the teeth are making good contact, the force is applied through fewer links so there's a higher peak out-of-line force in each link as it passes and that's why it wears faster, isn't it?Alloy rings won't wear a steel chain.