http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: chain - Recent Topics en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:34:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12525#post-147951 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:53:49 +0000 Its_Me_Knees 147951@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I fitted a new chain to my MTB. It was a KMC brand rather than the original shimano, but it was an 8 speed so should have been compatible. However, the chain slips a little when under tension and on the smallest rear cog. The chain length is OK in that the jockey wheel cage is vertical when it is supposed to be, So...is the cassette worn (in which case why doesn't it slip on the bigger cogs that I use more often) or have I goofed and bought an incompatible chain? Any advice welcome. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10010#post-108461 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:19:40 +0000 Greenroofer 108461@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I had a new chain put on my Alfine-hubbed commuter bike at the start of February. I've cleaned it with baby-wipes and oiled it regularly and it looks like new. According to Strava it's done 402 miles since then 80% of that on the towpath, where there's been little salt.</p> <p>I've just been out with the chain wear tool, and it says that chain is more than 1% worn. In other words, it says it's time to replace it.</p> <p>So, do you think that's reasonable? I know chains are consumable, but this one really doesn't seem to have lasted... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=648#post-5374 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:01:11 +0000 steveo 5374@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Any help, does this look too worn, should it be replaced before i ruin a perfectly good chain.</p> <p>large size is there also<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49248828@N06/4515143184/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/49248828@N06/4515143184/</a></p> <p>Edit: changed the link is that better? This flickr thing is all new to me... </p>