| Re: Replace whole chainset if replace front chainring?
On Tue, 6 Jul 2004 15:44:37 +0100, "Daniel Kelly \(AKA Jack\)"
<d.kellyNOSPAM@NOSPAM.ucl.ac.uk> 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.
Maybe.
I'd certainly take a look at the wear on the chain and cassette or
freewheel, but the type of failure you have is not related to wear.
If the chain does not measure as being in need of replacement, there's
no need to trash it. Evaluating the rear sprockets is a little more
subjective, but the guidelines on Sheldon Brown's site provide a place
to start.
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