Once one has explored the virtually endless amusement gained by exploring the folding and unfolding of one of these bikes, at some point one really ought to ride it. And if one does sufficient of this, and possibly doesn't take as much care of the chain as one ought to, the chain will require replacement.
Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
cheers, clive
Ps apologies for not actually mentioning any of the currently hot topics, but instead asking a directly bike-related question...
Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
Fortunately even deraileur chains no longer need joining 'properly', although one can, if one has the inclination. All hail to SRAM, and their magic PowerLink.
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Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
Fortunately even deraileur chains no longer need joining 'properly', although one can, if one has the inclination. All hail to SRAM, and their magic PowerLink.
Indeed - I've used them for a while now. Unfortunately I'm talking about 1/8" chains here.
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George (') said:
Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
Fortunately even deraileur chains no longer need joining 'properly', although one can, if one has the inclination. All hail to SRAM, and their magic PowerLink.
Indeed - I've used them for a while now. Unfortunately I'm talking about 1/8" chains here.
cheers, clive
I use a SRAM Powerlink on the wifes Brommie,no problem at all.Had it put on by the LBS when we bought it. Makes life whole lot simpler.
Once one has explored the virtually endless amusement gained by exploring the folding and unfolding of one of these bikes, at some point one really ought to ride it. And if one does sufficient of this, and possibly doesn't take as much care of the chain as one ought to, the chain will require replacement.
Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
cheers, clive
Ps apologies for not actually mentioning any of the currently hot topics, but instead asking a directly bike-related question...
No, you can't use one of the old-style 3-part joining links - they catch on the tensioner jockey wheel.
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Some form of 1/8" chain is appropriate (Brompton say PC1) - but my question is about joining it. Is it supposed to work with one of those old-fashioned chain link things, or does it require joining properly a la derailleur chain?
No, you can't use one of the old-style 3-part joining links - they catch on the tensioner jockey wheel.
Ah, good, it isn't just me then. I found it caught on the tensioner itself (the plastic bit where it attaches to the axle/frame), or the plate on the inside of the sprocket on the hub.
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No, you can't use one of the old-style 3-part joining links - they catch on the tensioner jockey wheel.
I've just had my LBS re-attach a repaired folding pedal and they also did a few things to smooth out the chain and gears which were very sticky.
Now instead of the bike being very difficult to pedal, it's quite smooth apart from a sharp click every two revolutions of the pedals. I've noticed the tensioner jockey wheel springs forward at this point.
Is this happening because of an incorrectly assembled chain, or something else?
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I've just had my LBS re-attach a repaired folding pedal and they also did a few things to smooth out the chain and gears which were very sticky.
Now instead of the bike being very difficult to pedal, it's quite smooth apart from a sharp click every two revolutions of the pedals. I've noticed the tensioner jockey wheel springs forward at this point.
Is this happening because of an incorrectly assembled chain, or something else?
I've just had my LBS re-attach a repaired folding pedal and they also did a few things to smooth out the chain and gears which were very sticky.
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Now instead of the bike being very difficult to pedal, it's quite smooth apart from a sharp click every two revolutions of the pedals. I've noticed the tensioner jockey wheel springs forward at this point.
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Is this happening because of an incorrectly assembled chain, or something else?
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Could it be a stiff link?
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Colin
Forgive me if this has been covered but what is the condition of the chain? It sounds like it could have stretched beyond the spec of the cogs.
