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New cassette = new chain?

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  1. I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides) and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and put
    on a new chain?

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    Bob in CT
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  2. Bob in CT said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides) and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and put
    on a new chain?

    No. I can't see a chain wearing enough in 150 miles to be incompatible
    with a new cassette. Does it shift well? Sound healthy? Yup? Then
    fogeddaboutit.

  3. maxo said:
    Bob in CT said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides)
    and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and
    put
    on a new chain?

    No. I can't see a chain wearing enough in 150 miles to be incompatible
    with a new cassette. Does it shift well? Sound healthy? Yup? Then
    fogeddaboutit.

    Thanks. I'm going to ride tomorrow (80-85 miles) and see what happens.
    Without the new cassette, whenever I put put any power to the pedals, the
    chain would jump.

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    Bob in CT
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  4. Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides) and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and put
    on a new chain?

    Depends.
    The 150 miles you have on it makes it still new so it is an issue of
    cmpatability with the cassette you just installed.

  5. gds said:

    Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides)
    and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and
    put
    on a new chain?

    Depends.
    The 150 miles you have on it makes it still new so it is an issue of
    cmpatability with the cassette you just installed.

    I didn't think of that (went from Shimano to SRAM cassette, although I
    have an SRAM chain).

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    Bob in CT
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  6. Bob in CT said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4
    rides) and the previous one had stretched enough so that the new
    chain skipped. I put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the
    chain I just put on and put on a new chain?

    No, but make sure the chainring(s) isn't (aren't) worn, too. How many miles
    did you have on the old drivetrain?

    (By the way, if you DO notice CR wear, then I'd simply put back all the old
    stuff and ride it into the ground. Did that on my mtb with all XTR and it
    worked fine for another 8 months or so. It's all trashed anyway, so what
    the hell?!?)

    Bill "chances are you're good to go" S.

  7. Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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    gds said:

    Bob in CT <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    I just put a new chain on my bike (less than 150 miles; about 4 rides)
    and
    the previous one had stretched enough so that the new chain skipped. I
    put on a new cassette. Should I also toss the chain I just put on and
    put
    on a new chain?

    Depends.
    The 150 miles you have on it makes it still new so it is an issue of
    cmpatability with the cassette you just installed.

    I didn't think of that (went from Shimano to SRAM cassette, although I
    have an SRAM chain).

    Sadly even within a brand there can be a lack of compatibility. I just
    switched from one Campy 8 cassette to another and had to replace the
    Campy chain.

    You may fare better. Luckily the chain is not a major $ issue.
    Good luck,
    Gary

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