Rear derailler-position.

[ellis]

Recently fiited a new chain, for some reason the rear derailler has kind of sprung in to a differnt postion it all still works went for a ride this morning and all was fine.

Is there any reason that it is like it is - pictures here.

 

[fossyant]

You need to remove some links - chains usually come a little long - I generally remove 4 links. If you have the old chain, you'll see then new one is longer.

You will need a chain link rivet extractor - about £10 for a good one (useful toolbox kit)

 

[ellis]

Ahh ok rite. ill have a go at that. ta

 

[jimboalee]

Is Salford near South Manchester?

Get a 'personal demo' of chain fitting

 

[a_n_t]

Is Salford near South Manchester?

'ish

Get a 'personal demo' of chain fitting

 

[Smokin Joe]

Try this -

http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/bike/chain_length/chainlengthcalc.html

 

[fossyant]

'ish

About 13 miles or so from my 'owse' (Manc for house) !!

 

[ellis]

Cheers for the advice got it sorted. Bit of trial and error in the end.

Leave the leafy surroundings of Salford to go to South Manc? Are you mad!

 

[a_n_t]

About 13 miles or so from my 'owse' (Manc for house) !!

I knew that! 38 years man and boy