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Message started by esbee on Jul 8^th, 2015, 7:43pm

Title: broken chain melody
Post by esbee on Jul 8^th, 2015, 7:43pm

On the trail de Paris with Maisie...chain broke at 4 mile mark, called hubby to come get me in truck and go back to Rav at Civic Center. It was fun while it lasted. Now to repair chain. I do not know how. or how to get it back on all of those sprocket thingies! [smiley=shrug.gif] Susan in Paris

Title: Re: broken chain melody
Post by Tiger_Mike on Jul 8^th, 2015, 9:47pm

Unless you have a buddy who's a bike mechanic, you'll probably have to take the trike and the broken chain to your local bike shop. There's a thingy called a power link in there that connects the two ends of the chain together. If that thing just came unhooked it can be put back together. If the chain truly broke, there's a simple tool that will press the remnants of the broken link out, and you can replace the broken link with another of those power links. The thing is, if your chain really broke, the next weakest link might break soon. None of this is rocket science, but some expert help is what you need. A knowledgable mechanic can inspect your chain and tell if it needs replacing or if it should be repaired. Having the shop replace your chain will likely cost you between $50 and $100, less if all it needs is cleaned and repaired. Good luck!

Title: Re: broken chain melody
Post by esbee on Jul 11^th, 2015, 8:34pm

8 miles at Trail de Paris w Maisie...She ran about half the way. Only jumped out of her trailer twice, the 2nd not her fault, she got scared when she heard what sounded like shots...some idiot boys either shooting or blowing off fireworks. she is verrrrry tired now---susan in paris [smiley=sleeping.gif]