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Must admit (be gentle) that I've never really managed to get my head round this (and my brain recoils from anything that brings back memories of O level maths. trigonometry or whatever) and maybe have been lucky in that in several years of tinkering it has never seemed to cause me any issues...

As the first version of this thread was closed by a moderator, it seems a shame not to report on the simple solution to allowing two different height riders use my Ice recumbent I've come up with. As there will only be two of us using the trike, the simple solution would be to make a removable...

One of the problems I've discovered with my Ice which may apply to other manufacturers is the price of factory enhancements & spares. Of the items on my wish list, are a full set of mud guards, a flag/flags & poles, seat repair, (wife will tackle) & a chain length adjuster. I think my wife may...

So recently I've started using my Merida One forty.7 500 for my daily commute, about 25 miles a day, I know it's not what the bike is intended for but I'm just using what I've got. So today I replaced the chain because I had stretched the old one and didn't want to cause more wear to the...

Would a very loose hub be enough to allow the chain to jump jump jump in the middle range?

Advice please. My chain slips badly when pressure is applied when I'm on the large outer ring. I have a Shimano compact drivetrain. On the large ring it will not go into the lower gears without the chain slipping to the small ring or even slipping off the inside of both rings. Can someone...

On my bike I had a KMC Z7 chain, I know this from the Spec of the bike online etc, However my bike has an 8 speed at the back so I am a bit confused by this. Anyway my question is simply that on using my chain checker it would seem the chain is worn and stretched so I purchased a KMZ Z8 the...

Want toggle chain for Cyclo Benelux Mark 7 rear derailleur

I know, I know, change both, but bear with me here. Chain is less than 300 miles old. Seemed silly to change it, changed casette from 11-28 to 11-32. Seems visibly straight, changes are still crisp across the entire range. Mech clears largest cog comfortably. However, in the top 5-6 gears...

Hi all, daughters bike only a week old. Chain slipping when putting effort in. Checked tension of gear cable to rear derailer and seems but slack. Compared to the front cog cable. Tried loosening but and pulling tighter then re fastening but can't seem to get any more tension on the cable. Any...

I want to fit a new chain to a 6 speed freewheel but I am finding it hard to find a chain online that will do the job I have been looking at a 8 speed Sram PC850 chain from Evans cycles could I fit that to my 6 speed freewheel ? if not what got quality chain would you recommend that would last...

Hi I've installed a full new chain (116 links) and it is obviously much longer than I need as the chain more than touches the derailleur when on mid rear cog and mid triple. I've got a triple up front and an 9 speed 11-32 on the back. I don't have the old chain as this is a new build for me...

I've just been wiping my chain and noticed one pin is different from all the rest, is that the pin I remove if I need to take the chain off?

My bike chain snapped just I got home from a Sunday ride today! (kind of lucky I suppose, it wasn't far away from home), pictures attached Bike is fairly new about 5 months old and I have probably only covered about 500 miles on it as I only take it out on Sundays. Should I try and contact...

Is it normal for a chain to be worn enough for replacement after roughly 5 weeks of use? Granted, I average over 100 miles per week, with some weeks being over 150. Seems a bit quick, but I'm still new to this. I know the original chain was pretty low end (I think it retails for less than...

I've been having a very occasional problem with the chain dropping off the front chainring so have decided to fit a chain catcher to protect my nice new carbon frame. The K-Edge catchers seem to be the most popular but seem to be expensive for what they are, but there are much cheaper versions...

Went to a bike maintenance workshop yesterday...I am fairly new to cycling. The guy recommended a 'bike bath'. Are there any good and if so is there a particular one that works well? Looking at the one below but its pricier than i thought...

I've recently had a new chain, cassette and chain set fitted (although I didn't do the chain set myself). Since then the chain has fallen off several times (and jammed between the small chain ring and the frame), each time on changing down to the small chain ring. After it fell off the first...

Hi all, After a bit of advice. There is a bit of constant clicking coming from my chain, but only when I am in one specific gear (big cog in front, 4th sprocket in the back) Other than that, the chain is silent. Any ideas as to what can be causing it? Thanks in advance

Hi, I've got a Synapse carbon 105 2016. Its got compact FSA chainrings. Is it possible to change them for a different size? I've seen a few for sale that say compatible with shimano but my cranks are Cannondale SI

I have a Whyte Shoreditch flatbar commuter with 1x10 Shimano Deore setup. When shifting onto the smallest (sometimes even second-smallest) sprocket at the back, it drops the chain at the FRONT, coming off the chainring outwards away from the frame. It did this very occasionally even when new...

well my chain wants cleaning and though I'd ask about these, see picture, are they any good or just waffle?

Hi As a newbie cyclist I am looking for advice on what I should always carry in my rucksack in case of emergencies A friend has mentioned spare chain links ???? Any tips would be greatly received

Hi I've worn out the big ring on my Spez Secteur Elite 2011 model, i've had a quick google but am having a bit of an issue finding somewhere where i can just by the outer ring in the UK... http://www.jensonusa.com/SRAM-ForceRivalApex-10-Speed-Chainring is what i need but i don't really want to...

Hi all, I hope you all are enjoying this great weather and getting plenty of riding in. Now to business, after fitting a new rear mech, chain and rear cassette(previous post) I have the gear change set up ok but am experiencing chain skip especially in the mid range when I put pressure on to...

Just wondering why and if I've done something wrong to cause it. New everything (see pic if you are interested in what) fitted last week. Wasn't changing gear at the time. It's a mtb. n

For want of something better to do Ive just tidied out my tool box - apart from having an unhealthy number of wheel skewers I have 4 different chain tools - 5 if I count the one on the multitool in my day ride bag The question is are chain pins all the same diameter for the different - 8spd...

I use a high quality chain oil (Wurth High Performance) on my motorcycle, will it be ok to use the same on my pushbike chain without any adverse effects

Can master links be used to re join a Shimano 11 speed chain

does it mater what lube you use - wet or dry ?