| Re: Replace whole chainset if replace front chainring?
Hi Phil,
Sorry, I'm getting my terminology confused again. What I meant to ask is:
will I have to replace my entire drive chain (cassette, chain, crank set)? I
know I'll have to throw out my right crank arm and chain rings.
Thanks,
Jack
"ZeeExSixAre" <phil_leeIHEARTBASHGUARDS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Daniel Kelly (AKA Jack) wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I need to replace my front chainring 'cause it's broke. Will I have
> > to replace my entire chainset? People have told me that the entire
> > chainset stretches with use and so if you replace one component, you
> > have to replace the whole lot. I've probably used my bike for at
> > least 1000 rides.
>
> Hey Jack,
> Your crankset is the kind that is all riveted together. You can't replace
> just the inner ring.
>
> Your cogs are worn, as others have said. Replacing the whole drive-side
arm
> is a good thing to do. Check your local bike shop for a used parts bin
and
> see if they have any right-hand (drive side) crank bits... you don't need
to
> buy the left side if it's not in need of repair. And as I said before,
make
> sure you can replace individual chainrings on it.
>
> --
> Phil, Squid-in-Training
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