arn wrote:
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> From: EricP
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 8:11:18 AM
> Subject: [RBW] Re: wimpy cassettes and chain rings
>
> Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or
> three freewheels a year. And a like number of ch
From: EricP
To: RBW Owners Bunch
Sent: Wed, September 29, 2010 8:11:18 AM
Subject: [RBW] Re: wimpy cassettes and chain rings
Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or
three freewheels a year. And a like number of chainrings
Yeah, I'd say make sure you check your chain-stretch once a month.
Some chains stretch really fast on me and if I don't keep up I will
wear down the drive train. This is probably a no-brainer, but when you
change your cassette, always get a new chain. Again, probably obvious
points, but whatever.
Agree with Steve here. Back from 1983 to 1986 would go through two or
three freewheels a year. And a like number of chainrings. That was
commuting to college through Minnesota winter and using too thick of
oil. Ate the rings alive.
The newer stuff seems to be pretty good. Although will admit
Use steel rings and keep up on your chain cleaning. It may be that the
type of lube you are using is attracting grit and or the frequency of
cleaning is not often enough. I just replaced my chain and rear
cassette after an estimated 5000 miles. I switched back to a seven
speed cassette and the cor
