ponchick
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Post by ponchick on Jun 17, 2020 12:25:56 GMT -7
I have my new front sprocket and chain but my rear sprocket is stuck in transit.
Would installing a new chain and front sprocket now and changing the rear sprocket in 1-2 weeks have any negative effects?
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dkim213
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Post by dkim213 on Jun 17, 2020 15:27:02 GMT -7
Probably not.
Would waiting to install the front sprocket and chain cause any problems?
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ponchick
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Post by ponchick on Jun 17, 2020 16:33:37 GMT -7
Probably not. Would waiting to install the front sprocket and chain cause any problems? I don't think the current chain is safe to ride on. There's rubber bits from the o-rings sticking out on a couple links |
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Post by dkim213 on Jun 17, 2020 16:39:37 GMT -7
If your rear sprocket doesn’t look bad and you don’t put in an insane amount of miles, I don’t think you’d have any issues changing just the front sprocket and chain for the two weeks until your rear sprocket gets in. I’d do it.
There’s probably a ton of o ring pieces under your front sprocket cover.
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feziwig
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Post by feziwig on Jun 17, 2020 20:58:58 GMT -7
Chain and sprockets wear together, so putting a new chain on an old sprocket will increase wear on it. There must be somewhere you can get a rear sprocket sooner then 1-2 weeks?
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Post by rracerfz10 on Jun 17, 2020 22:40:31 GMT -7
A day or two I’d say you’re ok a week or two I would not do that. You’ll cut the life of that new chain by at least a few hundred miles if not more
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Post by dkim213 on Jun 17, 2020 22:47:53 GMT -7
A day or two I’d say you’re ok a week or two I would not do that. You’ll cut the life of that new chain by at least a few hundred miles if not more I think it really depends on how much he/she is using the bike. Even if it’s a 1000 mile reduction in chain life, that’s 10% of 10,000 miles. A $180 chain and sprocket set means that you’re out $18 in parts. |
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Post by wodger63 on Jun 19, 2020 2:41:16 GMT -7
Sorry but my OCD would have a melt down if I did that.:-)
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Post by rracerfz10 on Jun 22, 2020 1:20:38 GMT -7
A day or two I’d say you’re ok a week or two I would not do that. You’ll cut the life of that new chain by at least a few hundred miles if not more I think it really depends on how much he/she is using the bike. Even if it’s a 1000 mile reduction in chain life, that’s 10% of 10,000 miles. A $180 chain and sprocket set means that you’re out $18 in parts. I obviously meant if they’re riding the bike daily. If you are going to do this then let the bike sit for a month then a month is fine. Guess I gotta spell it out for some popper. I ride every day I can. Which includes a 50 mile round trip commute. I wouldn’t recommend doing that for a week but a day or two should be fine. Is that better? |
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Post by dkim213 on Jun 22, 2020 1:28:08 GMT -7
I think it really depends on how much he/she is using the bike. Even if it’s a 1000 mile reduction in chain life, that’s 10% of 10,000 miles. A $180 chain and sprocket set means that you’re out $18 in parts. I obviously meant if they’re riding the bike daily. If you are going to do this then let the bike sit for a month then a month is fine. Guess I gotta spell it out for some popper. I ride every day I can. Which includes a 50 mile round trip commute. I wouldn’t recommend doing that for a week but a day or two should be fine. Is that better? Thanks for the clarification. |
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Post by rracerfz10 on Jun 22, 2020 1:53:38 GMT -7
Your succinct even reply makes me feel like an ass for well, being an ass. I’ve had a real bad day. I apologize for my sarcastic smart ass comment.
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Post by dkim213 on Jun 22, 2020 8:30:16 GMT -7
Your succinct even reply makes me feel like an ass for well, being an ass. I’ve had a real bad day. I apologize for my sarcastic smart ass comment. Thanks. We’re all trying to do the same thing: help each other out. |
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