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Aldi will be selling Muc-Off chain oil on 07 July. So what is the difference between chain oil and bike lube??

I went out for a quick spin around Woodbury Common this afternoon - it's a pebblebed heath up there, with a lot of sand and grit around as well as mud, and I ended up going through a few streams too :D Halfway around, my transmission was making a horrible grinding noise, and flexing the chain...

Just replaced my cassette and chain. I have gone from a 27 to a 25 cassette. Using the Zinn method of chain length calculation, ie Chain around large cassette and large chain ring + 1 complete link (the KMC quick link as half of a 1 link), but it looks a little too tight in this configuration...

Hi, just fitted a quick link on my boardman cx comp. how often would you guys recommend removing the chain and thoroughly cleaning? I cycle on average 20-30miles a week on reasonably decent roads.

I've just replaced the chain on my bike because the old chain was was stretched, but not excessively. I notice that the new chain is now slipping on most of the back sprockets and so I'm assuming that I also need to replace the cassette. Seems odd though that the new chain slips on most of the...

Hi Folks, I have to change the 11 speed chain on my road bike and am in bit of a quandary. I like to use the KMC SL chain however CRC seem to be out of stock of both that type and the EL. They do have the Dura Ace chain for sale at a reasonable price. Has anyone any experience of that chain and...

My LBS fitted a new chain and derailluer to my bike a while ago, and as posted in another thread every now and then there are some weird noises, particularly under load coming from the back wheel. Today while cleaning the chain I spotted the chain is a Deore HG-X which I understand to be for...

I want to lengthen a new chain slightly and i gather it's more common for people to shorten. I think a couple would be sufficient, so if anyone has a few knocking about they don't need i'd be glad to buy them. Thanks.

I recently measured my chain and it showed it was time for replacement - so I did. The new chain immediately started to slip in some commonly used gears and there was also some mild chain suck. So I decided I needed a new cassette and crank set (I have been using a cheapo 152mm crankset so it...

I've put together a (nearly all) brand new all-expense-spared drivetrain for the old mountain bike that's been hanging around for far too long. But I can't seem to get a good clean shift, no matter how much playing around with the adjuster barrel I do, and there's quite a lot of chain jumping...

After a mechanical issue a month back, I replaced my wheels (Fulcrum 5), dérailleur (105), hanger and chain. I am about 200 miles into this new setup. Every now and then when in a high gear / riding fast, or if I pull away in too high a gear, I'll hear a click or clunking noise from the rear...

Hi Guys, I haven't given my langster much TLC lately and been riding it quite a bit! The other day the chain popped off while riding home, I managed to slide it back on but noticed the chain was filthy and was quite slack. Again today the chain popped off twice while riding, so I think this...

hi, Need a new chain, Shimano 11 speed, what brand to go for? Any to avoid? Thanks in advance

I can no longer see the little yellow mark on my gear chain. Bit of a bummer having just replaced the cable. Does anyone know which link the marker should be on so I have a close starting point for reindexing it properly I've got the adjustor pretty well where it was and with no stress on the...

I have just fitted a chain to my bike which I took from another bike and when it goes over the jockey wheel it jumps and there is a clicking sound which I guess is being caused by a stiff link in the chain How do I get the chain to run smoothly also can a stiff link do damage if not sorted out ?

I have been using Finish Line Teflon and just used the last of if. I'm just wondering if there are better/less expensive options etc.

Sorry for the ignorance but I noticed a big selection of MTBs in my lbs. today that had a single chain ring, which was tiny along with some massive sprockets in the cassette. Is this the next new"thing" in the MTB world ? And what are the benefits? Just very curious.

Just got a new set of wheels and took the cassette off the old wheel and refitted it to the new. After emptying the tub I used to degrease and clean the cassette and bits I noticed I had forgotten to install the plastic chain guard to the new wheel. How many of you have these installed and...

Set off on a journey today and within 7-8 miles my chain started slipping badly, there was no warning, it wasn't gradual, it just started happening. I unscrewed* the barrel adjuster a bit and tried all the gears at the side of the road bit but it didn't improve (nor get worse) while actual...

Hi guys:hello:when cleaning your bike chain any of you spray muc off mo94 or bike protect spray on chain before you lube? Muc off say spray mo94 or bike protect on chain after you water rinse de greaser/chain cleaner off to drive out any moisture left on the chain. That could explain why my lube...

Recently my Chain on my Merida One Forty 7 500 has been Slipping badly when applying pressure in the 4th highest gears. This started with occasional Slipping where the chain would land on the axle even if I was 4 gears up, and slowly got worse. I have reset all cables to count for cable stretch...

It won't go on. There's something on the front derailleur blocking its path. The chain is down by the bottom bracket. The gears are Sram Rival. Any suggestions?

It felt as if the bike was slipping under load in the two smallest rear cogs. And after several frustrating hours adjusting and indexing front and rear derailleurs, i think i've nailed the problem. With the chain on the inner crank, the outer edge seems to be catching 4 rivets around the outer...

I feel bad for even asking this, as I know it's been done to death on here and everyone has different favourites, but now that my Muc-Off Ceramic Dry is coming to an end I'm reluctant to go for more of the same - it seems to dry out far too quickly, my last chain only managed 2,500 miles, and...

Many cyclists recommend carrying a chain repair tool in your kit, just in case. I never do on the basis that it is very unlikely that my chain will break. I put a new one on every 12 to 18 months and regularly clean and oil it. I think the chances of a chain breaking is the same as the chances...

As I have already said on another thread I fitted a KMC Z7 chain on my bike less than four months ago and it is now nearly worn out so I am looking to find a good quality chain that will last much longer As I commute on flat roads I never move gears always stay on the big chainring and the 3rd...

Hi Over the weekend I fitted new wheels (together with a new chain and cassette), and replaced the BB on my Croix de Fer 20 2015. All components were a direct replacement. I'm running 10 speed, 34/46 chainrings. Now, when in the inner ring, the chain rubs on the outer chainring when using...

About 4 months ago I fitted a new KMC Z7 to my Hybrid bike today I checked it for wear and I could not believe what I saw It was very badly worn and needs to be replaced . surely something not right here that it could have worn out in such a short time I always keep the chain on the biggest...

I have an unused chain. I bought it off here a couple of months ago but the seller neglected to tell me it was only 103 links which is too short. So, if you need a 103 link chain, then it's yours for £7 delivered