rob
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Post by rob on Jul 7, 2008 19:46:40 GMT
When cleaning my bike after yesterday's ride I noticed some of the links on the chain were a little stiff, I tried easing them out with lube - a little improvement but not great.
Anyone have any suggestions? I thought of taking the chain off and soaking in something ??
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Post by sikora on Jul 7, 2008 20:05:17 GMT
Try taking it off, degrease, and let it soak in WD40 - moving the links about to work it inbetween the links. Maybe let it soak overnight
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Post by Oggy on Jul 7, 2008 20:56:41 GMT
Yeh sikoras right there. Failing that it is good practice to change your chain for a new one every once in a while as worn chains will ruin the rest of your drivetrain.
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Post by rob on Jul 7, 2008 21:08:00 GMT
Thanks, I did spray some of the GT stuff like wd40 while on the bike which did help but i'll now take your advice and take the chain off the bike and let it soak overnight. I suppose some grit and mud got in between the links.
What's better - degreaser or the GT stuff?
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Post by Oggy on Jul 7, 2008 21:18:00 GMT
A nite soaked in degreaser then a good scruff and wash off with water then a very good coating of GT85. Then wipe off excess with a cloth then a good lube with chain specific lube
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Post by ftasb on Jul 11, 2008 8:46:07 GMT
I've had my chain soaking in a tub of white spirit for the last 5 days! ;D Have you got a power link? It makes the job a hell of a lot easier.
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Post by martinw on Jul 11, 2008 10:08:33 GMT
Power links are the way ahead.
In all my years biking Ive only just got a chain with a powerlink and they are a breath of fresh air, off in 2 seconds once you have had a few practice goes.
Why didnt I get one Years ago?
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Post by xybadog on Jul 11, 2008 12:32:16 GMT
I bought a power link about a month ago. Thought I'd feel like a proper "bikie" if had had one...dunno why though.
Haven't fitted it yet but I am right in thinking I need to remove an exiting link to make way for it and not just add it to the existing links aren't I???
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Post by ftasb on Jul 11, 2008 13:04:15 GMT
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Post by xybadog on Jul 11, 2008 17:28:41 GMT
Yeh I have. I spotted that when I was buying.
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rob
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Post by rob on Jul 11, 2008 18:49:46 GMT
Got one of these on mine. To get the chain off, you're supposed to just press them together and slide the chain off!! But doesnt matter how much I've tried I still can't remove the thing.
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Post by sikora on Jul 11, 2008 18:55:00 GMT
Mine can be a bit tempermental at times. I can fiddle with it for a good 5 minutes without it moving, then all of a sudden it does without so much of an effort.
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Post by xybadog on Jul 11, 2008 19:01:16 GMT
Ah, the law of sod!!
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Post by tc on Jul 30, 2008 10:44:22 GMT
grab ya self a new chain!!i change mine every year and usually have to invest in a new middle chainring too.the middle ring if well used will tend to give you chain grab.£20 for a new sram powerlink chain gotta keep ya chaindrive smooth ah!!!
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Post by rob on Jul 30, 2008 17:38:03 GMT
Trouble is, my bike is only a month old and been out only about 4 or 5 times. I've now removed the chain, completly cleaned and lubed it but still have three of four of the links sticking, i'm not sure if the actual chain is damaged rather than dirt or grime. Any suggestions? Do i take it back to the LBS or just get a new chain?
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