Ok...so today I get my tire replaced as I had a big 'ol nail stuck in the rear tire. This being the third nail in the last three months. I took it to this shop I go to as a last resort not 'cause their service sucks but bexause they are kinda pricey inservice but they always seem to have what I need wheneveryone else doesn't. Anyway in changing the tire the mech. Told me I need a new chain and sprocket soon. (He bike only has about 4500 miles on it. ,ow considering wear and tear is this possible or am I doing something wrong in my riding...?
Wow - I can't
imagine wearing out an O-ring chain in 4500 miles. Talk about pricey service! :roll:
Still, it wouldn't hurt to do some checking on your own. These items scanned from the Clymer and Haynes manuals should help:
http://www.bbburma.net/Scans/Haynes_DriveChainWearCheck.jpg
http://www.bbburma.net/Scans/Haynes_Sprocket_Wear.jpg
http://www.bbburma.net/Scans/Clymer_Sprocket_Wear.jpg[/list:u]
PS - I replaced the stock chain on my '99 (an X-ring chain actually, with 520VM stamped on the side plates) at about 18,000 miles. I replaced my front sprocket at the same time, although I didn't really need to. At 34,000 miles I'm still on my 2nd chain and original rear sprocket.