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Trek 1.2

  • 07-06-2011 12:28PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5


    Hi Folks

    I bought a new Trek 1.2 last October. About 2 months ago I had to get the chain and cassette replaced under warranty which was ok. Dropped my bke in for a service over the weekend and they said that the chain has been stretched and that it needs another new chain and cassette. They are going to charge me €50 for these parts. That's ok as I should be able to replace these under warranty also. I cycle about 130kms a week to and from work. The thing that is worrying me though is will this have to be done every 2 months as I don't fancy having to fork out €50 every 2 months. Has anbody ever experienced anything like this or have any advice on this issue?

    Thank you


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭Karagesh


    I just replaced my chain after 2000 miles. A cassette should last 4 chains.

    If you keep it clean and look after the group set in general there should be plenty of wear in it.

    Get a chain wear indicator and chain tool and the chain swaps yourself.

    Loads of YouTube videos on how to do it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,516 ✭✭✭E@gle.


    €50 isnt a bad deal for a chain and cassette fitted.

    But you should be getting longer than 2 months out of a chain, thats if you clean and degrees your chain regularly.

    I usually change my block when i'm replacing the chain, as a new chain will wear quicker on an old block


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭Karma


    where is offering to replace chains and cassettes under warranty? never heard of it before.
    8 months is a reasonable time for chain and cassette wear(don't believe me- do a search) component wear, i have never heard of being covered. but hey, maybe i am wrong.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,516 ✭✭✭E@gle.


    Karma wrote: »
    where is offering to replace chains and cassettes under warranty? never heard of it before.

    yup, i've never heard of that either, sounds like a good place to shop!


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