Useful maintenance info

pgibbo

Hi All,
For those of you that aren't mechanically gifted, like myself, here's some useful information from ST. I used the Cassette How-To over the holidays and found it very helpful.

P.

catweazle

I have a new chain and a chain tool from wiggle on the way - considering the young lads xmas present is lying there unassembled after three attempts this should be fun

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Chain_How-To_-_Part_1_3279.html

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Tech/Chain_How-To_-_Part_2_3285.html

pgibbo

Let me know if you need a hand.

That reminds me, I must order a new chain myself.

sconhome

pgibbo wrote: »

Let me know if you need a hand.

That reminds me, I must order a new chain myself.

don't forget the tools to go with removing the old and replacing with the new chain.

catweazle

amphkingwest wrote: »

don't forget the tools to go with removing the old and replacing with the new chain.

Tools - I hope you meant tool

I have the chain link tool, but i didn't see anything else I needed for a Shimano chain

Tonyandthewhale

catweazle wrote: »

Tools - I hope you meant tool

I have the chain link tool, but i didn't see anything else I needed for a Shimano chain

To replace or re-size a chain all you need is a chain-tool (whether it be a shimano chain or any ogther brand... although 11 speed chains require a special narrower than normal chain tool).

sconhome

catweazle wrote: »

Tools - I hope you meant tool

I have the chain link tool, but i didn't see anything else I needed for a Shimano chain

Never miss an opportunity to pick up extra bits of kit. I got a chain gauge when I got the link tool, said I 'needed' it

pgibbo

amphkingwest wrote: »

don't forget the tools to go with removing the old and replacing with the new chain.

Have all the necessary bits cheers. Had a chain gauge but loaned it to someone and can't remember who. I borrow a colleagues now to check the wear on the chain