Have questions or want to discuss cycling? Join Now or Sign In to participate in the BikeRide community.

New: Take Part in the Latest Giveaway coming soon


New chains wearing out quickly?
#1
Hey guys,
I replaced the chain on my wifes road bike about 800 miles ago and I just happened to check it today and it is already at the .75 wear indicator on my chain checker tool. I have kept it lubed(dry formula lube) just about every time we did a century or other ride, but can't figure why they are wearing out so fast. Can't you normally get at least a couple thousand if you maintain them right??
Seems like I read somewhere that if the cassette gears are worn considerably(does not skip a link in any gear) that the chain will wear out quickly. Is this true or am I just crazy?
Anyways, what do you guys think is the problem??.. or is there one??
Thanks
  Reply
#2
A chain will wear out more quickly on a worn cassette cog, but the other factor is that chain wear gauges are generally inaccurate, and specifically indicate wear too quickly. In fact they do not actually measure the most common wear on a chain. Use a ruler instead - almost as fast and much more accurate (http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html - scroll down to "Measuring Chain Wear")

If you're interested in details about measuring chain wear: http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-004/000.html
  Reply
#3
Excellent !!.... Thanks cny-man !!!!
  Reply


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread
Author
Replies
Views
Last Post
 
9,034
02-23-2018, 07:49 PM
Last Post: Painkiller
 
15,659
11-19-2016, 04:06 AM
Last Post: sunil1
 
SpeedBikeNut32
9,591
01-20-2015, 10:02 PM
Last Post: SpeedBikeNut32
 
7,280
06-25-2014, 07:55 PM
Last Post: nfmisso
 
9,705
02-26-2010, 12:10 AM
Last Post: Bill
 
11,530
08-10-2009, 08:30 AM
Last Post: flip

Forum Jump:

[-]
10 Latest Posts
Do you have a four foot rule?
Today 01:39 PM
Cycling in the Wind
Today 01:35 PM
(sorta kinda) NBD Genesis CdF 20
Today 01:07 PM
Fair Weather Cycling
Today 10:00 AM
$10,000?
Today 09:25 AM
What was your first bicycle?
Today 09:19 AM
QUINTANA ROO "KILO" 1999
Today 09:16 AM
How much do you bike per year?
Today 09:10 AM
Specialized expedition in need of repair
Today 12:37 AM
What is your dream cycling destination?
04-24-2024 11:15 PM

[-]
Join BikeRide on Strava
Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom

[-]
Top 5 Posters This Month
no avatar 1. Jesper
26 posts
no avatar 2. enkei
26 posts
no avatar 3. GirishH
14 posts
no avatar 4. meamoantonio
13 posts
no avatar 5. Amanda_W
13 posts