OK.. replaced my old chain today.. both front and rear STOCK sprockets are still in good shape... installation was not that bad...but when adjusting the rear wheel.. I expect (was hoping) to move all the way to the other end.. but it is only haft way there with 2cm of free play now. Chain I got DID 520 110 from chaparral-racing.
Can you move the wheel all the way with new chain and new sprockets? Or I just worry too much? Test ride around the blocks was ok.
I don't think you have anything to worry about, keep your eye on the adjustement and then settle into checking it every 600m/1000k. Convention wisdom says change chain and sprocket at same time but if the sprocket is good, what the heck.
i generaly hack off just enough links to start my adjustments at 1/4 the way back from front.
Quote from: Blueknyti generaly hack off just enough links to start my adjustments at 1/4 the way back from front.
I thought about that too...
Another question, what's the setting of brand new bike? or I should just go to dealer to take a look?