I keep putting it off but I think I need to invest in a chain checker and a spare chain. New wheels can wait a little longer!
I get it if you are heavy cleaning your chain and want another chain on your bike while you do it - otherwise swapping chains for the sake of running 2 chains just doesn't add up to making anything last longer. If you are using quality lubes and cleaning your chain then the life you get from the cassette etc is exactly the same between 1 or 2 chains or 3 chains - I have a spare chain in case I need to swap it and or break it and will just run this chain until its at .75 on the checker - When I swap it I order a new chain.2 x KMC X10 chains and a chain checker for $52 at AliExpress! Now I'm staring at the checkout page wondering if I should do it or not... Does anyone else do this?
i didn't say any of that, I ordered two because I also need a chain for my other bike..I get it if you are heavy cleaning your chain and want another chain on your bike while you do it - otherwise swapping chains for the sake of running 2 chains just doesn't add up to making anything last longer. If you are using quality lubes and cleaning your chain then the life you get from the cassette etc is exactly the same between 1 or 2 chains or 3 chains - I have a spare chain in case I need to swap it and or break it and will just run this chain until its at .75 on the checker - When I swap it I order a new chain.
The quotes? Yes you did, go back a page..i didn't say any of that, I ordered two because I also need a chain for my other bike..
Not wrong if you like to update - use it until its fucked and start new is a valid strat.I must be doing something wrong as by the time my chain is worn the cassette is too far gone to mesh nicely with a new chain.
This does help my upgraditis problem so I'm ok with that.
We are smartNot wrong if you like to update - use it until its fucked and start new is a valid strat.
Last chain swap I decided to swap just chain at just on .75 and new chain wouldn't mesh anyway so ended up full upgrade - That is my strat going forward
Anything from ali express deserves a pause before you buy.2 x KMC X10 chains and a chain checker for $52 at AliExpress! Now I'm staring at the checkout page wondering if I should do it or not... Does anyone else do this?
I said I wanted a spare chain for my bike and I wondered if anyone else pauses before buying.The quotes? Yes you did, go back a page..
I suggest also using a very sharp knife to scrape the burning chain to help get the crud off.I have started cleaning it like this
Cassettes must be the unsexist part of a bike to change.I must be doing something wrong as by the time my chain is worn the cassette is too far gone to mesh nicely with a new chain.
This does help my upgraditis problem so I'm ok with that.
Na na na c'mon... Chainwhips excite me!Cassettes must be the unsexist part of a bike to change.
That’d be internal cable outers with no guides.Cassettes must be the unsexist part of a bike to change.
I disagree. You didn't see me bending over my wheel with every muscle in my body flexing while trying to wrench the end cap off the cassette hub. I think I would have looked plenty buff and sexy at the time.Cassettes must be the unsexist part of a bike to change.
That depends on how far you are bending over while fishing.No one looks good fishing for cables.
I disagree. You didn't see me bending over my wheel with every muscle in my body flexing while trying to wrench the end cap off the cassette hub. I think I would have looked plenty buff and sexy at the time.
That’s an image straight to the spank bankI disagree. You didn't see me bending over my wheel with every muscle in my body flexing while trying to wrench the end cap off the cassette hub. I think I would have looked plenty buff and sexy at the time.