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Chain is heavy duty ( Tones wouldnt allow a cheap chain :? ) and both front and rear sprockets where changed :D
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I think the guy in the dress has it right, its a new chain and its bedding in. I always find it when i buy a new bike
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Post by Neka79 »

Lainie wrote:Chain is heavy duty ( Tones wouldnt allow a cheap chain :? ) and both front and rear sprockets where changed :D
i meant the front sprocket shaft/bearings what ever it has...that the sprocket is sitting square,and running true...


how many KM have u put on this chain??
i always have to adjust it a few times when new...then again im pretty hard on em...
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The chain has done maybe 1,000km
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the allignment might be out by a bee's dick..

chain might be rooted from when you bought it (tight spots etc)

Suspension might be too tough on the chain
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Duane wrote:chain might be rooted from when you bought it (tight spots etc)
I have asked a few people that and nobody answered me, gad to see someone is thinking long those lines too :D
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Lainie wrote:
Duane wrote:chain might be rooted from when you bought it (tight spots etc)
I have asked a few people that and nobody answered me, gad to see someone is thinking long those lines too :D
duane and think dont go in the same sentence
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My GPX chewed chains, I expect due to the small front sprocket - but not in 1000km. Play should be 35-40mm, so hopefully it wasn't overtightened.

Suspension could be an issue... but my GPX didn't have any suspension adjustment - does yours?

Standard gearing?
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