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Should the chain diverge that much?
I bought a new bike that has:
11-speed SRAM NX cassette.
Single chainwheel: 36 SRAM NX teeth
11 / 42 cog.
KMC X11 chain with quick-release.
Rear derailleur: SRAM NX 11-speed.
Anti-derailment ring.
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MTB chain always jump after putting a new chain. It only skips on 4th and 5th gear cogs only
I replaced my old chain with a new one. After changing the chain I notice that standing pedaling uphill and flat surface in 4th or 5th gear the cogs will engage/disengage. But when I put the old chain ...
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What are the disadvantages of having an old, worn cogset?
I'm always a little wary of people telling me I should replace things on my bicycle that aren't broken. Because of this, I'd like to know details and symptoms about what happens if I ride my bike with ...
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Does too high "B-tension" increase wear
This answer suggests that having B-tension adjusted so that the chain sits far from the cogs increases wear. Can anyone cite a source that says that? Experimental evidence would be preferable, but a ...
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I just replaced my cassette, do I need replace the 2 month old chain?
I replaced both my cassette and chain in July (2.5 months ago).
For some reason my chain started skipping when I was in the smallest cog in back. I took it to a shop, they could not find anything ...
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