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This is excellent: https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/fast-chain-lube-that-saves-you-money/

I coulda swore I ordered KMC 10 speed chains. They've arrived this morning an they are KMC X11-93 which is an 11 speed chain. Can I fit the 11 speed chains to my 10 speed bikes? One is Shimano 105 and the other is Sram Apex, both 10 speed.

I've been looking at these 5 or 6 speed "non Indexed" chains for vintage bikes. Only £3. https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/50-039-s-60-039-s-70-039-s-80-039-s-racing-bike-chain-1-2x-3-32-114-links-ideal-non-index-bbp2213249 These chains are probably manufactured before Shimano's Hyperglide...

I thought I'd treat my 8-speed tourer to a new chain (and possibly a new cassette), my current one having done about 5,000 miles, so I can't complain. You don't seem to be able to get my current chain, a Shimano HG50, these days, though you can get an HG40 - what's the difference? Or if I go...

:banghead: Where on earth can I get these things? There are heaps of web pages advertising double chain ring bolts, even one with triple chain ring bolts, but for 4-armed crank spiders, and I need bolts for 5-armed. My triple chain ring setup is basically a fairly standard Shimano Tiagra type...

5 of us are doing the C2C (and return) in June on road bikes and I have meticulously and tediously checked the route against the quality of roads from Workington to Tynemouth using Google maps street view. However street view does not go along footways. Between Consett and the Tyne at what I...

Past few rides my chain has been rubbing on the front derialleur . It's rubbing on the right side of the derialleur if your sitting on the bike looking down . Only happens when in the front big ring and the middle to the smallest cog at the back . How do I adjust this properly .? Thoufit i would...

Any idea what the hole is for? My best guess is it helps you find it in the toolbox. The other is presumably for wall mounting.

I've only had my new hybrid bike since christmas but when i was checking my bike before going out. I noticed it then but i the bike still works?. It can't be because it's worn out as i've only had the bike nearly 5 months. The discs also have a tiny bit of rust on them. Do you know how this is...

Hi, when I was out on my bike last night my chain slipped off when I was in my lowest gear to climb a hill causing me to have a clip less moment :blush:. Today when I was out there was a clunking sound as I was pedalling which got worse as I went on. When I got home I’ve had a quick look at the...

I've aquired a Giant Revive semi-recumbent - a right wacky looking thing. I've fitted a larger sprocket to the Nexus hub and need to lengthen the chain by a couple of links, trouble is, I'm not sure what spec the chain is. Its a 3/32 chain for sure, but I don't know if its 3/32 single speed, or...

I read somewhere a long while back, can't remember where I read it at but I do remember what it said. Someone wrote on this site that you can thread your chain through a rear SunTour derailleur cage without splitting it. One of my closest friends who rides and works on bikes, too told me you can...

I trust if done carefully it will not cause issue. KMC x10 chain with quick link.

Picking up a 20 "wheel kids bike from at the weekend. Needs a new chainring as its bent and throwing the chain , now i am not sure if i cant just buy a new chainring or is it one that is welded onto the axle ? If its replacement i am considering going square taper but what size BB would i need...

My chain is skipping, and I can’t work out why. I don't mean it's trying to change gear, it just seems to skip over the teeth on the rear but stay in the same gear. I thought at first it was a stiff link, because I've not been that vigilant with the maintenance over winter, and it was a little...

Obviously you choose one of the correct size. But there's so much other bllx spouted about chains and there is significant variations in prices for any particular sized chains.

During a clear up I discovered these I have 2 bikes an 8 speed and a 10 speed so surplus to requirements free to first pm

So had the bike just over 14 months and 6000km, checked for chain wear and its worn to 0.75% bought replacement chain. As far as I can tell from the illustration you put the chain on with the lettering facing toward you as you look at the bike, am I right? Any other tips?

A couple of weeks ago I fitted a new chain on to my winter bike, it wasn't worn out, but would literally rust over night, despite being cleaned & wiped over with an oily rag and kept lubed. With the weather being so bad I haven't been out for a ride since fitting it, I got a KMC light 9 speed...

I have bought a silverline chainchecker(I know I know but it was in a shop I was in)!!! Now its' telling me the chain is us.It is mickled every week and the bike is used every day to commute to work. It's a kmc chain is 12 months about right for a chain or is the checker no good in reality.

Hi all, just a quick question, I am doing some repair work to the daughters Apollo mtb and am putting on a new chain and also the gear cables need replacing. I have already removed the old gear cables and am replacing with new inners and outers but first of all I am fitting a new rear...

Aside from weight, its for the winter commuter so an extra few grams is not an issue on something clocking 18 kg or so loaded. The chainring on my subway looks toast and as the crankset is 175 mm and i prefer 170s i have seen steel triples , tourney spec cheap enough . What is the durability...

The gory details: Chain gauge tool suggests new chain, but not enough wear for a new cassette. Front mech is a triple with an eight speed cassette. The LBS did not have a 8-speed chain in stock, but said a 9-speed would still work. (It turned out I had a new 8-speed in my 'stock', and I cannot...

yes its probably been discussed a million times but... seem tempted to buy the Park Tool type cleaner for the complete automated process? however I do like to remove the chain and give it a proper clean? what and how do you do yours.....

I am going to fit a new Shimano chain to my bike and there is something that I am not sure about Do you need a new pin when you shorten a Shimano chain ? when I opened the package there was only the chain and a power link no pin . Or can you shorten it in the same way as any other chain Any...

For may years I have occasionally given my Sedis Sport Ultra chain a good clean which involved removing the chain. I've always done this successfully with my Cyclo(?) rivet punch; the rivets don't have a raised head and I can do the job fairly easily. As my good 1980s road bike is hanging up...

I've brought the summer bike out of storage after my off in October. Cleaned it down and started to look at stripping components for replacement where necessary. I didn't clean the bike before it went into storage which has result in a thick, viscous layer of gunk and grime caked on the chain...

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Im conscious i do some decent miles on my hybrid and Im not carrying a spare chain link. However looking at what is out there its confusing the heck out of me! I have a Pinnacle Lithium 2 21 speed with a KMCz51 chain..what chain link do I need to carry as a spare? Also if anyone can advise me...

Hi, got one on the way, just found out it is for up to 10 speed cassettes, anyone know if it will do an 11 speed too as I have two 11 speed bikes? If not, one that will do 9,10 &11. cheers.