[RBW] New Chain Too Short?

2018-02-05 Thread Tim Bantham
I am in the process of building up my Sam and I ran into a frustrating snag with a brand new chain. Using the Sheldon Browne method for sizing a chain I put the chain on big/big without the rear der. and found that the chain was one or two links short. The gearing is 48 front and 34 on the rear

Re: [RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread Evan
What Patrick Moore said. Evan E. SF, CA -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group

Re: [RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread Patrick Moore
After trying all the methods -- removing to soak in solvent; useless on-the-bike chain "cleaners"; waxing -- I've fallen back on the "wipe occasionally but thorooughly and drip more lube on and then wipe again" method. I don't see any fewer miles per chain. On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 7:57 AM, Willi

[RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread William R.
I will check the Sheldon site. I know this has been talked about. I am tryi ng to turn over a new leaf with my chain maintenance and replacement schedule. I just basically had to toss all of the drivetrain parts that touch the chain. Waited too long... -- You received this message because you

[RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread Dave
The factory lube will last a real long time. Sheldon brown has a good write up on this -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

[RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread William R.
Ok thanks. I see, so it doesn't last too long, but while it does, enjoy it. Will do :-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+uns

[RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread ted
Basically don't touch it till it starts to make noise. Then clean with solvents and start fresh with the lube of your choice. Thereafter follow the prescribed regimen for your chosen lubricant. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" grou

[RBW] new chain

2014-06-28 Thread William R.
Just installed a new chain (kmc 9 speed) on my Soma Grand Randonneur (Riv content: noodles, nitto stem, brooks saddle, velocity/atlas wheels, brand v bag, newbaums, brakes all from Riv!). My question is that I want to try to run the chain with only the factory lube. It's been said here that the

[RBW] New chain skipping

2012-04-15 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Most new chains are not intended to be installed with a chain tool. If you did install it with a chain tool, check for a stiff link. The easy way is to stand beside the bike while smoothly rotating the crank backward with your hand. You'll see the stiff link as it passes through the rear déraill

[RBW] New chain skipping

2012-04-15 Thread pam
I just got a new chain after LBS told me the old one was worn out. The new one occasionally skips. The old one never did. What's the problem? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-b