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Bike chain making clicking noise when pedaling (both when pedaling hard and easy)
The chain may be rubbing against the cage of the front derailleur, hence causing the noise. In that case, you need to trim the front derailleur. The c...
Understanding SRAM chain sizing guide
How do I know what size chain I need for my bike?How do you identify a SRAM chain?What chain size do I need?How do I know if my chain is too short?Do...
Chain wear tool
What is the best chain wear tool?How do I know if my chain is worn without the tool?How often should you change your bike chain?How many miles do cha...
Chain protector?
What is a chain protector?Do you need chain stay protector?What is the purpose of chain stay protector?How does a chain catcher work?What causes moto...
Replaced chain and cassette, now new chain slips in a specific gear
Most of the time, the slipping of a new bike chain is caused by loose cables. The new shifting cables stretch a lot during the first few rides. The ca...
Chain clanking whenever I start to pedal
Component: Chain That creaky squeaking you hear as you pedal “could mean that [your bike] has a dry chain or bearings,” Yozell says. Cleaning and lubi...
Do these chainrings need replacing?
"Rough/noisy running is the best way to tell if a chainring needs replacing," says Chris Mckenney of SRAM. "Unless a chainring is well beyond its serv...
Right length for replacement chain
Measure from the first to the third, then divide that number in half to get your chain pitch. The most common measurements of pitch you'll see on repl...
Replaced drivetrain but gears still skipping
Why do my gears keep skipping?Why does my chain skip when I pedal hard?Why does my derailleur skip?Why does my chain slip under pressure?How do you r...