Do you check your chain for wear? I always left it to the mech at service intervals and never really understood how it was checked. What maintenance mistakes have you made, what advice do you have for people just starting out? Drop a comment below.
Interesting. Please note however a new chain and worn sprocket will not manifest itself firstly on the large sprocket. It will appear with few exceptions on the smallest, (unless that never gets used) Makes sense too as chain rings (very large comparatively) are the last of all to skip and chain suck when entire transmission is totally worn.
Thank you Nitish - it really depends on how well you take care of your chain, and the conditions your ride in. I would say ... anywhere between 3 and 6000 km on average (should be the case for your X9 as well). If you wax your chain and take good care of it (stay tuned for an upcoming video on this) - they claim it could last for up to 15000 km!
@@TheIndianCyclist oof! That's a lot. Waiting for that. I think 9-speed chains will be more durable as they are thicker and heavier. And yes, variable factors also count. Thanks
If not too rusty, maybe you could give it a rub down after a degreaser soak and see what comes off. I must say I don't have experience with rust removal myself, but wire brushes / steel wool seem to be recommended online.
@@TheIndianCyclist I don't want to be not polite. Improving on language or pronounciation is very hard. There are different tastes but for me, its worth it. Keep on the good work and have fun!
Do you check your chain for wear? I always left it to the mech at service intervals and never really understood how it was checked. What maintenance mistakes have you made, what advice do you have for people just starting out? Drop a comment below.
Excellent explanation, clear and practical. Nice to watch a clear minded person. Thanks.
Appreciate the kind words, thank you!
Wow, this has to be the most clear and complete video on chain wear ever! Superb content!
Absolutely the BEST video I’ve seen on this topic!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
The man rides bikes AND knows about Klingon weaponry. I've subscribed!
Live long and keep pedalling.
From one Brian to another, nuqneH! Always love it when these jokes are actually understood :D
So simple, yet so useful. Thanks so much.
Glad you found it useful Marc, thank you!
Good Stuff Brian. Keep them coming
Thank you so much, Vishu!
Simple and easy to understand with good tricks for inspections . Good job man.
Thank you Shantanu, glad you found it useful!
Interesting. Please note however a new chain and worn sprocket will not manifest itself firstly on the large sprocket. It will appear with few exceptions on the smallest, (unless that never gets used)
Makes sense too as chain rings (very large comparatively) are the last of all to skip and chain suck when entire transmission is totally worn.
Woooaaah Brian this was super informative and simple. I had absolutely no clue about this…thanks
Thank you Elcid, glad you found it useful - stay tuned for more such content!
That's really great video ,very explained 👏 thanks buddy.👍
Thank you for the kind words Shashank - more chain maintenance videos coming soon :)
Nice video, Very detailed information Brian , very well explained 👏 👍 👌
Thank you Faiz, especially for the 'good' chain clips :)
To the point video ! Good work Sir👍
Thank you very much Avinash. Glad you found it useful!
Can you share me the link of that tires?
Brilliant video 👍
Thank you Saurabh, appreciate it!
Hi Brian, are you located in Bengaluru? Btw a well explained video with precise terminology and makes it a pleasure viewing and learning. Thanks!!
Ragav, I'm in Pune, not Bangalore. I'm so glad you enjoyed this video, thank you for the kind words!
6:30 👍
My age 46 which baik is good under 30k for daily fitness and weekend ride.
Great insights!
How many kms does a chain generally last? I have a KMC X9.
Thank you Nitish - it really depends on how well you take care of your chain, and the conditions your ride in. I would say ... anywhere between 3 and 6000 km on average (should be the case for your X9 as well). If you wax your chain and take good care of it (stay tuned for an upcoming video on this) - they claim it could last for up to 15000 km!
@@TheIndianCyclist oof! That's a lot. Waiting for that.
I think 9-speed chains will be more durable as they are thicker and heavier. And yes, variable factors also count. Thanks
Nice 👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you for the compliment - do share with friends who will find this useful!
Chain wear is not bad for me looks like but it is getting pretty rusty in spots. Do I use sandpaper to get it out? or just a good wipe down with oil?
If not too rusty, maybe you could give it a rub down after a degreaser soak and see what comes off. I must say I don't have experience with rust removal myself, but wire brushes / steel wool seem to be recommended online.
same type of question was from TRUMP: may people drink disinfectant to kill covid virus
Just got my chain and casette changed 2 days ago and it costed 3k🥲
:( Was it a case of excessive wear on the chain, wearing out the cassette as well? Very curious to know - how much had you used the chain?
@@TheIndianCyclist shopkeeper said that i used too put much lube on chain which probably damaged my chain and casette.
@@kshitizsancheti what...?? Excessive lube can also wear out the chain??!!
First time I've heard of too much lube causing a problem! Was the chain too dirty and sticky because of the lubd?
@@TheIndianCyclist well too much lube is going to gather loads of dirt and muck
1) Watch this video and panic
2) Buy the tool
3) Wait anxiously for tool to arrive and worry what will be the result
4)... to be continued
How "old" is your chain Sanket? Hoping you're in for a pleasant surprise as opposed to a rude shock - do keep us posted!
you wasted 140$ on new cassette and gear rings, you could reshape teeth(maybe middle ring could be saved too)
language terrible, knowledge awesome !!
I hope you meant audio and not language :) Do watch my recent videos where I hope you will find this far improved!
@@TheIndianCyclist I don't want to be not polite. Improving on language or pronounciation is very hard. There are different tastes but for me, its worth it. Keep on the good work and have fun!