Cassette question
03-31-20, 04:05 PM
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Measuring over 3 feet as Bill Kapaun suggests is great, if it is convenient to remove your chain from the bike, but one should be able to measure to 1/16" accurately with a good 15- or 18-inch steel rule. Here is an inexpensive set with a 15-incher: https://smile.amazon.com/eBoot-Stain.../dp/B071H4XCDW
03-31-20, 10:41 PM
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As a general guide...When your chain ring looks like this...you might want to think about replacing it...
This was on a 2008 Trek 2.3 I bought at a garage sale several years back. Couldn't get around the block without the chain coming off.
I could have just replaced the ring, but decided to replace the 105 BB & Crank with new Ultegra BB & Crankset.
This was on a 2008 Trek 2.3 I bought at a garage sale several years back. Couldn't get around the block without the chain coming off.
I could have just replaced the ring, but decided to replace the 105 BB & Crank with new Ultegra BB & Crankset.
your chainring doesn't look particularly worn to me,
but the FD could be several mm lower for good shifting.
