Wrap the chain around the largest rear cog first. Pass the chain end through the front derailleur cage and onto the largest front chainring. Now bring both ends together, without going through the rear derailleur cogs. The correct chain length is where the two ends meet, plus two chain links.
Month: April 2021
How to quickly clean your road bike
How to quickly clean your road bike
When you get home from a long day of slogging through the hills, the last thing you want to do is clean your bike. However, if you don’t clean your drivetrain on a regular basis, it will get mucky, parts will corrode, and you’ll be more likely to have seized components, uncooperative gears, and squeaky brakes. Cleaning your bike properly only takes a few minutes but doing so on a regular basis might save you money on a new groupset down the road.
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Why you should replace your chain
You’d be shocked how outraged many cyclists are when they hear that their chain is a consumable part unless you’ve worked in a bike shop. Despite being made of hardened steel, this set of ties, sticks, and rollers will inevitably need to be recycled, no matter how much you care for it. To avoid wearing out your cassette it’s advised to atleast replace your chain every 6000 km.
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