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lollipop

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chain spares
« on: October 15, 2007, 12:30:20 PM »
is it possible to find extra bits to add onto a chain?

I recently had by chain replaced with a half link and it's great but I want to go from 46/16 to 46/17 and my mechanic didn't keep the spare bits.

Any clue where to look or do I need to fork out for another chain?

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stutho

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Re: chain spares
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2007, 05:48:55 PM »
Hi lollipop,

What make and model of chain?


lollipop

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Re: chain spares
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 04:36:48 PM »
hey stutho

I got a reluctant half link chain


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Hi lollipop,

What make and model of chain?

 

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Re: chain spares
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2007, 08:50:01 AM »
For some sad reason I always keep my spare bits of new chain. Can't explain why.  I was hoping that I might have the bits you need - but it was not to be.

Have you considered changing the chain-ring instead of the spur gear?

lollipop

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Re: chain spares
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2007, 11:39:17 AM »
Hi Stutho

Many thanks for trying!! Looks like the bike will get put in the shed for a while anyhow, work has moved me up to Milton Keynes for a few weeks so it's not as urgent as before.
My chain ring is new too...was gonna go for a 17 till my knees can take the strain!


quote:
Originally posted by stutho

For some sad reason I always keep my spare bits of new chain. Can't explain why.  I was hoping that I might have the bits you need - but it was not to be.

Have you considered changing the chain-ring instead of the spur gear?