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Chain issue

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  • 13-08-2014 11:45pm
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    mickger844posts
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,466 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I'm trying to get my old mountain bike up and running but a have an issue with the chain which has seemed to lose some of its tightness. Looking at the attached pic probably gives a better idea of the problem. Is this a new chain and block fix or is this actually fixable in an other way?


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,980 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Steep it in diesel/petrol overnight and take it from there.


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    GTDolanator
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭GTDolanator


    you have a few stiff links,honestly just get a new one how many gears you got?
    looks like an 8spd should do and they cost between 15 - 20 euro


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,232 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Just spray a bit of WD40 on the siezed links and move the chain manually with your hands a few times. Then apply some oil and off you go!


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    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    Just spray a bit of WD40 on the siezed links and move the chain manually with your hands a few times. Then apply some oil and off you go!

    This should work. I would remove the chain when doing this and give the chain a really good clean. It should be ok.


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    mickger844posts
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,466 Mod ✭✭✭✭mickger844posts


    logik wrote: »
    This should work. I would remove the chain when doing this and give the chain a really good clean. It should be ok.

    Tried this without removing the chain but still the same problem. Probably will do as you suggested and see how i get on.

    EDIT: Just to answer GTD's question with regards how many gears i have the answer is 21 3x7


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