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I've been carrying a chain link tool and spares for the past ten years and I've never once needed it. I inspect my bike regularly and I swap the chain when it is worn. I do recall once having half a link come apart but I managed to make it back to base. The tool is heavy and clunky. So should I...

Hi I have a gaunt from 2016 which has ultegra shifters and rear meck. I would like to change the front meck and chain rings to ultegra. But am getting confused with model numbers. Is it fc 6800 for the crank set and not sure about the front meck. Are the the ones from 2016 or would the newer...

On my BTwin, following a recent cassette & chain replacement, the chain is slipping on the cassette when put under load (so, for example, if I'm in too high a gear pulling away from a junction). It's as if the chain is trying to rip itself off. LBS have adjusted grearing, cable tension etc., to...

A couple of days ago, I snapped the chain on a hub geared bike. I am wondering if I could have done anything to prevent it. I took a short cut over some soggy grass and was giving it as much welly as I could in order to keep going and not sink into the grass. I may have been changing gear...

Hi Would like to hear opinions and/or suggestions as to your chain lube of choice, and why? Must admit I'm a bit confused.....there being so many on the market.....dry, wet, PTFE. Appreciate advice. Thanks

Due to being a complete numpty I managed to order the wrong chain rings for my crank, so before I send them back for a refund I though I would offer them to anyone on here. They are the 110/4 BCD rings in 50/34 suitable for Dura Ace 9000 / Ultegra 6800 / 105-5800. I paid £167 Quid for them...

I’m restoring a 10 speed bsa prima from the 70’s and need a new chain.........looking on the bay, there’s a bewildering amount of 5/6/7/10 etc chains .....what exactly do I need? And what’s the difference ? Cheers

For track bike so 1/8” chain compatible. Anyone got one gathering dust? Prefer black but not too fussy.

Hi all, As I've gotten myself a Brompton, my old trusty Dahon Metro 2006 isn't going to get much use regularly. Before I put it away, I did an overall cleaning and re-lubing and in the process I managed to brake the chain ring cover. From one of the broken pieces I found a part number, it...

Man cave construction is well underway, land anchor will be concreted in tomorrow so I'm in the market for some chain to secure the 'peloton' of family bikes. So the question is where's the best place to get "sold secure" sleeved chain in longer lengths ie. 4m plus? So far only turning up in...

Having never owned a 10 speed groupset (I've had 7, 8, 9 and 11 but oddly skipped 10!) I've now decided to upgrade an old bike and bought a Tiagra 4700 Groupset that I found at a reasoanble price. The choice of chains is bewildering with warnings on various forums about compatibility issues...

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sorry, I did a quick search but couldnt find anything.... Can anyone recommend a good lazy b*stard device for me, the type the chain clicks into then gets cleaned in a bath and stops me getting covered in muck? :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hi, picked up a few of these one saying triumph,a standard Raleigh from the 80's and one that says BSA. This one looks a bit older than the standard heron. Any idea's please.

My latest acquisition is an Optima Lynx recumbent, and has had a Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub gear fitted. In it's original form it would have been 9 speed. I've looked at the SA website, and concluded the sprocket is 3/32", which would suggest I need a 3/32" chain. I guess the question is whether...

I'm planning to change from a 50-34 v 12-28 to 50-34 v 11-32. When I usually change chains I simply compare new v old to get the right length ( not changed gear ratios before!) Is it a simple matter of adding 4 links to cope with the larger cog? Is an outer plate / inner plate set 2 links or 1...

I'm looking for an heavy duty chain whip, sturdier and one with a longer handle than those sold on Wiggle etc. I need lots more leverage to remove a rear Rohloff hub-gear sprocket (3/32). Can anyone point me to a source in EU please?

I know there are a few fans of KMC on here so I thought I might try them. Am interested in the cheapest one which is good - not interested in cosmetic finishes. As an example of my approach I have long used SRAM - I use the one up from the bottom as it's my understanding that at this point a...

Looking to replacing my cx chainset as pretty much worn out. Hard to find in the configuration I need - 46/36 - but found this on eBay. It's second hand obviously but just wondered what the opinions of others on the amount of wear on the teeth: don't need to last for ever but nor do I wish to...

Hi all, So the time has come again to replace my chain ... I'm currently running 11 speed 105 and when I last replaced my chain I replaced the shimano chain that was on the bike with an SRAM red chain (mostly due to ease of fitting because of the SRAM power link). At the time it made my sense...

Can the style of your riding make your chain stretch prematurely? Does grinding out the cadence put more strain on the chain rather than using the gears more?

Just fitted a new chain to my bike. Started slipping on the bottom two cogs of my freewheel. The reason I am surprised? The freewheel is only 1 chain old and I got the new chain before it has even 0.75 stretch! When I laid the chains (old and new) out next to each other there was only a tiny...

Hi just found out my 10 speed shimano is worn I’ve counted links 106 whilst looking on line most are 116 links do I just remove links to suit if so any recommendations Cheers in advance

I bought the bike (Dawes Discovery 501) new in 2007 and after 11 years, multiple tours and 10k miles+ I treated it to a new chain & cassette yesterday. When it arrived I put on bar ends and shortly after M+'s then apart from cleaning, lubricating & replacing brake blocks I have done zero...

Anybody seen this? My DA chain has about 2500 entirely clean dry miles on it and my chain checker is showing some links to be grossly worn while others are showing little wear. I've never experienced such uneven wear. It's a climbing bike and I do climb a lot of hills so I'm wondering if...

Not sure how I came across this. Possibly looking at a light that claimed to be a light system. No disrespect to cyclestore who I've bought some good simpler stuff from, but surely those who would benefitb from this (if at all?) must be a pretty small pack...

Finally, finally I got my chain fixed with a new master link; went to my local bike shop today earlier and picked one up. I had to remove the bent links and rivets with a little help from my father, but I finally got it fixed. I had to undo the cable from my Suntour derailleur because somehow it...

Having trouble finding a replacement chainring: Singlespeed 42 teeth 130mm BCD (five bolts) 3/32 chain Replacing now defunct model: Driveline TK-13 42T 3/32in There might be somewhere you know of that I have not looked yet; any help appreciated.

I have a chain on my bike that I got from Walmart. It ''had'' quick links but I lost them and converted the chain into a quick link (less) chain which means I have to drive the pin halfway out of one of the links to get it apart. I have a new project for my Fuji S12-S LTD bike. I'm planning on...

So I tried using my chain whip to remove a bog-standard shimano cassette, as usual I needed more pressure than the short chain whip will allow, so I got a tube and added this to the end. Next attempt the handle bent and the chain snapped... And of course on the bike I've already replaced the...