Bike drivetrains ?
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How long do you get out of drivetrain components, and what are your tips on prolonging its lifespan ? Other than the usual clean and oil it.
Just changing the main 50T chainring and chain on mine, Cassette and smaller 34T ring looks ok but guess will find out.
I works well but always amazes me how after all these years, we are still on Chains and Derailleurs, suprised nobody has come up with a better system that isnt open to the elements and so prone to wearing out, the highest tech version being the same old stuff that has electronics in it to do the movement.
Just changing the main 50T chainring and chain on mine, Cassette and smaller 34T ring looks ok but guess will find out.
I works well but always amazes me how after all these years, we are still on Chains and Derailleurs, suprised nobody has come up with a better system that isnt open to the elements and so prone to wearing out, the highest tech version being the same old stuff that has electronics in it to do the movement.
Have got the Park tool chain cleaner thing, what do you guys use as cleaner, I used car brake cleaner but not sure thats ideal.
Just renewed the front chainring, chain and was having problems, Derailleur was a bit knackered as it got caught int he wheel, have straightened it and it now works but have ordered a new one as dont trust it and its fairly well used anyway. not sure how I would do this without my bike stand, absolute necessity.
Just renewed the front chainring, chain and was having problems, Derailleur was a bit knackered as it got caught int he wheel, have straightened it and it now works but have ordered a new one as dont trust it and its fairly well used anyway. not sure how I would do this without my bike stand, absolute necessity.
Justin S said:
J4CKO said:
Have got the Park tool chain cleaner thing, what do you guys use as cleaner, I used car brake cleaner but not sure thats ideal.
Just renewed the front chainring, chain and was having problems, Derailleur was a bit knackered as it got caught int he wheel, have straightened it and it now works but have ordered a new one as dont trust it and its fairly well used anyway. not sure how I would do this without my bike stand, absolute necessity.
I use Comma hyperclean. Just bought 5 ltrs for £20 or so. Bike specific stuff is just marketing for degreasers and expensive . I use a hand sprayer and a small brush if I leave the chain on or a chinese takeaway tub with lid if I take it off. Just renewed the front chainring, chain and was having problems, Derailleur was a bit knackered as it got caught int he wheel, have straightened it and it now works but have ordered a new one as dont trust it and its fairly well used anyway. not sure how I would do this without my bike stand, absolute necessity.
If a mech has gone in a wheel, I would suspect the dropout will need a check as potentially bent as well.
Second best thing to buy after a bike is a bike stand. Its a complete arse doing anything bike fixing/ cleaning/ tweeking without one.
Watched this about belt drive, very interesting,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SKeQ6B2UTk
Fixed mine after the gears/twig/wheel interface.
I replaced my Bar Tape, Dropout, Chain, Derailleur, Top Chain ring and spent £100 all told, including buying a chain master link tool. Seems pretty cheap and most of it was due anyway.
Got it all set up earlier and its shifting perfectly, very satisfying DIYing it, So easy with all the YouTube guides and it being so easy now to get the parts and tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SKeQ6B2UTk
Fixed mine after the gears/twig/wheel interface.
I replaced my Bar Tape, Dropout, Chain, Derailleur, Top Chain ring and spent £100 all told, including buying a chain master link tool. Seems pretty cheap and most of it was due anyway.
Got it all set up earlier and its shifting perfectly, very satisfying DIYing it, So easy with all the YouTube guides and it being so easy now to get the parts and tools.
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