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Message started by rmillay on Apr 27^th, 2011, 4:26pm

Title: Broken chains?
Post by rmillay on Apr 27^th, 2011, 4:26pm

Although it's not obvious to me why an un-abused chain should break, I know it seems to happen to some of my mileage-addicted friends. So I'm curious whether the experience of the rbent group is similar to that of the more upright inclined. Anybody ever break a chain on his 'bent? Negative feedback from the high-mileage crew is also solicited. Bob M.

Title: Re: Broken chains?
Post by jcsadowski on Apr 27^th, 2011, 4:34pm

I bent a link when I mis-shifted going up a hill - Except for that I have had years of unbroken chains.

Title: Re: Broken chains?
Post by jayg on Apr 27^th, 2011, 5:43pm

Never had a chain break, but had a pin start to come out. No problems, after I started using quik-links, instead of installing pins.

Title: Re: Broken chains?
Post by aikigreg on Apr 27^th, 2011, 7:46pm

Had one snap apart uphill too once, but that was it. Thankfully, I always carry a quicklink.

Title: Re: Broken chains?
Post by power_bent on Apr 27^th, 2011, 8:11pm

Had a couple happen to me...And man when it pop, it loud too.

Title: Re: Broken chains?
Post by mleuck on May 1^st, 2011, 11:17pm

rmillay wrote:

I've done about 80,000 miles in the past 8 years and haven't broken a chain yet, use standard Shimano stuff.