[RBW] Re: On chainsuck

2013-01-21 Thread dougP
Considering what a nuisance it is to change inner rings, I'd pitch it so as to avoid temptation, especially as the new one solved the problem. You may consider more frequent chain replacements. I've gone from replacing chains "whenever" to every 3-4,000 miles max. It makes the expensive, hard

[RBW] Re: On chainsuck

2013-01-21 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
In addition to the burrs, there may be non-obvious wear in the "valley" of the tooth pattern - you essentially elongate the dip. I usually match up the new under the old to determine how much change to the shape has occurred. The burrs are probably the cause of chainsuck, but the more rounded