Drive chain change frequency?

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Gavin Browne
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Drive chain change frequency?

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Hi,

This is possibly a daft question, but how often does everyone put on a new drive chain? I'm assuming a new one for the start of the season but I don't know if that's overkill.

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Gavin.
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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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It tends to be at the start of the new season, I can confirm that you chain was new for the 2014 season, so it's due to be changed.

Hope this info helps :D
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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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Gavin. That bloody Crawford has hammered your chain. Send it back under warranty lol.
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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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Thanks guys I thought so. I'll order a new chain.
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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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Hello Gavin.
If you click on to my link on the site you will see my post about chains.
Also a very important point, if you fit a new chain also fit new sprockets.
Worn sprockets will damage a new chain, as will worn chain damage new sprockets.

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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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Hi Gavin.
Ring me on 07971 787917. I will sort out your sprockets.
Regards,
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Re: Drive chain change frequency?

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This season will be my chain's third.
I check it every race, keep i lubed and I carry a spare. There is no sign of it needing replacing any time son.
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