I'm only a semi-serious rider, so I put 1000 miles on my brand-new Lemond Tourmalet last year. This was TLC riding, fair-weather, clean roads, no rain but a little water on the bike from time to time. I seriously lubed the whole bike at least once last year.
Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
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I'm only a semi-serious rider, so I put 1000 miles on my brand-new Lemond Tourmalet last year. This was TLC riding, fair-weather, clean roads, no rain but a little water on the bike from time to time. I seriously lubed the whole bike at least once last year.
Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
It's most likely in fine shape. I find 2K miles is a good time to start checking. Measure it with a ruler if you wish to be sure. If it doesn't skip then just give it a good cleaning in some way you prefer (I still take mine off, soak it for a few hours in diluted Simple Green, then toothbrush it), lube it up and go.
Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
That is the only "real way" to determine the wear of a chain. Whether you should replace it is up to you. If there is less than 1/2% elongation (1/16" per foot) I would leave it.
If you have cared for your chain as you have described the rest of your bike, you should be able to enjoy anywhere from 2000 - 3000 miles out of it, depending on how finicky you are.
May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris
For me the price of a new chain every year is not that bad . I keep one for a spare and ride on.Remember that chain ring where better with a new chain than a old one.
Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
Option b), but at 1000 miles chances are the chain is fine. Check, though, and clean&re-lube the chain.
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me-<< I'm only a semi-serious rider, so I put 1000 miles on my brand-new Lemond Tourmalet last year. This was TLC riding, fair-weather, clean roads, no rain but a little water on the bike from time to time
<< Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
Ruler or good chain length checker, like the Rohloff one-but if ya kept it clean, I would just use it this season...keeping it all clean.
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It seems to me I first notice chain wear when the chain no longer shifts well going into the smaller rear cogs. This occurs even when the ruler test shows the chain is ok, and when everything is well lubed and adjusted. There muist be some side play that develops that is not measured adequately by the ruler method.
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me-<< I'm only a semi-serious rider, so I put 1000 miles on my brand-new Lemond Tourmalet last year. This was TLC riding, fair-weather, clean roads, no rain but a little water on the bike from time to time
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(yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
Ruler or good chain length checker, like the Rohloff one-but if ya kept it clean, I would just use it this season...keeping it all clean.
Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 (303)440-3535 vecchios.comvecchios.comOpen ↗ "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"
It seems to me I first notice chain wear when the chain no longer shifts well going into the smaller rear cogs. This occurs even when the ruler test shows the chain is ok, and when everything is well lubed and adjusted. There muist be some side play that develops that is not measured adequately by the ruler method.
It seems to me this has nothing to do with chain wear but means that everything is not all that well adjusted.
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Is it worth replacing the chain on this bike at the start of this season (yes, I'm just starting to ride about now)? Or is the only real way to tell to put a ruler on it?
That is the only "real way" to determine the wear of a chain. Whether you should replace it is up to you. If there is less than 1/2% elongation (1/16" per foot) I would leave it.
read the FAQ for more detailed instructions on how to do this. It is very easy and only requires a ruler. ----------------- Alex __O _-\<,_ (_)/ (_)
