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I had a link go on me the other day, cleaned the chain today to put new link in, on close inspection, I noticed a crack from the centre pin to the edge on another link, what would cause this, I pay quite a bit of attention to the chain after cleaning bike and always put a ceramic wax lube on it, it's only been on about 6 months.
I am getting a new chain do I just measure to my old chain length and connect, or is there a certain way to determine the length of the new one.
I have just changed my chain too ,for a new one ,i just put it striaght on i didnt measure it.Now my chain slips in the 4 smallest gears at the back? Do i need to take links out or can i adjust on the rear mech?
trev,
Your new chain is slipping on worn sprockets.
Chain length should be large+large Chainring+Cassette + 2 rivets (1 link) without threading thru' the derailleur.
SRAM and Shimano both recommend this on their websites and in the paper fitting instructions.
Now just sit back and wait for the inevitable contradictions...
PaulD
Pendlechris All your drive goes through the chain, it takes quite a lot of abuse. They will wear out, they can break, it happens. With a new chain, just remove links so it's the same length as the old chain (assuming the original was the correct length). You can either count links, measure or lay them beside each other
trevron73 - sounds like you need a new cassette. The new chain will be jumping as the old chain and cassette wore out together. The new chain won't be engaging properly in the worn cassette teeth
[i]it's only been on about 6 months.
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You get that long from of a chain? Either you're not riding much or you've run it too 'far'. If you run one past its wear (get a chain wear tool) it will damage the cassette/rings too much; whereas if you change when its on the .75 you'll get 2-3 chains for each cassette.
And when you put on a new cassette/middle-ring always add a new chain.