Shez.sheridan Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Reet-o The other day I sheared a link in my chain & I don't really want to bother replacing it as I'd prefer to buy a new (reliable) one, but I'm abroard currently. Ideally I'd like to buy a new mod in the near future, but until the right bike comes along I wanna fix my T-mag. So, I'd just like to see other like-minded folks opinions, should I avoid problems with my new chain not meshing with the freehub etc by buying a whole new gearing setup; or just try & fix the old one back in it & cross my fingers/insure my face? Derv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I would recommend trying a new chain for starters - sounds like you old one's on its last legs. How old was it btw? Then if the new chain doesn't mesh properly with the old bits, its time to get new sprockets/chainring too. If thats the case, you can always nick one of the spare links to fix your old chain to keep you riding until all the new bits turn up! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 I would recommend trying a new chain for starters - sounds like you old one's on its last legs. How old was it btw? Then if the new chain doesn't mesh properly with the old bits, its time to get new sprockets/chainring too. If thats the case, you can always nick one of the spare links to fix your old chain to keep you riding until all the new bits turn up! Adam ← Yeh just try a new chain first, if it skips then its because the pitch in your sprockets is different to that of the new chain because they are worn. If that happens then buy a new front chainring and rear sprocket. :) Dont buy a new chainring and sprocket if you dont need to, try a chain on its own first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 If you get a new chain and the problem persists then you ought to buy a new sprocket. I have found that sometimes not doing anything sorts te problem out :) But yeah, I agree with the wise guys above, just a new chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shez.sheridan Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Cheers boys n' girls... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shovel Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 you could try visiting a bike shop with your snapped chain and have them measure how worn the chain is with a chain checker which basically measures how much the chain has stretched if the chain is quite stretched then yeah replace everything, but if the chains only about half worn you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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