Mr Motivator Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) Ok, so general wear and tear. When should things be replaced even if not broken. My sprokets and chainring are all fairly new so theres no need to touch them, but my chain is a good year old and my bb is now two years old. Im running a KMC Kool K710 (phat) which has been taken apart about 4 times and an ISIS Raceface SRX which is now in its second frame. Both things seem to be running completly fine and the BB is still running very smooth and does not creak. So to save unwanted face ache, as I'm now trying bigger things, do you think its a good idea that I change these two things pretty soon or just wait till they start creaking bad. Hmm, Sam Edited July 12, 2005 by Sam@SouthTrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 I'd change the chain NOW! I replace my chain every 4 months or so. but i wouldn't worry about the BB replace it when the bearings go (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Yeh replace the chain, mine snapped today leaving with about 80% skin on my forearms (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 BB's don't really brake as such, but chains do. Chain brakeage is instant, compared to a bb which will knacker over time. Just change your bb when the bearings go but change your chain every so often. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 well my bbs suddenly snap (square) (Y) in general an isis 1 wont break too easily, the bearings are usually deads before they get a chance to break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 My last Kool on my trials bike lasted for 2 years roughly, and snapped mid-gap. Such fun. Anyway, I'd change it. £7 over the course of a year's a drop in the ocean. Go on. Get a new one. You deserve it :P Alternatively, make like me and get the KHE Collapse chain. Swish (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 My last Kool on my trials bike lasted for 2 years roughly, and snapped mid-gap. Such fun. Anyway, I'd change it. £7 over the course of a year's a drop in the ocean. Go on. Get a new one. You deserve it :P Alternatively, make like me and get the KHE Collapse chain. Swish (Y) ← Seven poonds!?! I payed £15.99 for mine! Thiefing bastards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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