2007-02-02 08:50:13 · 4 answers · asked by tryintohelp 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
If you go to this link it will tell you in great detail.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/fix/?id=chainlength
The simple method is to count the links in you old chain and break (preferred term) the newy the same. (assuming the old one wasn't giving you trouble before you wore it out)
2007-02-02 15:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is to cut it to the same length as the previous chain. other ways are to shift into the biggest gears on the front and back and run the chain through the derailluers and put some tension on it then cut the chain to that length. i usually cut mine shorter because i never cross shift. so my chain is only long enough for the biggest gear combo i use - 2nd chainring, 2nd cog.
2007-02-05 14:17:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set the gears onto the setting where the chain needs to be the longest. Then put on the chain and mark where it will need to be. I would go one link too many and see if it needs adjusting. It's easier to take one off than to add one back on. you want the gears to shift cleanly and on their mark.
2007-02-02 16:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by DB Cash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wrap the chain around the biggest ring on the front and the biggest ring on the back - NOT THREADING THROUGH THE REAR DERAILER...then add 2 links - good to go
2007-02-03 00:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋