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Re: [ST] Chains
- Subject: Re: [ST] Chains
- From: "Mike Bostock" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:54:31 +0000
In your message regarding Re: [ST] Chains dated Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:22
+0000 (GMT Standard Time), Ken Haylock said that ...
> > Now this chain, at *30 miles*, is showing tight spots >20mm of difference
> > of movement over the length of the chain when tested according to the
> > owner's manual's method.
>KH-
>KH- Just one thing here - if they've changed the chain without changing the
>KH- sprockets then the new chain /will/ have a life measured in minutes -
>KH- knackered sprockets will do terrible things to a new chain. Ergo, they
>KH- should have changed the sprockets, and if they didn't they owe you a new
>KH- chain and sprockets. Using a decent chain-lube regularly will be good for
>KH- your chain as well...
They did not change the sprockets. I use a Scottoiler not that that would
make any difference in 30 miles!
I have received a letter from them today saying that they will not replace
my chain - and that is even without them looking at the amount of wear on
the new chain :-|
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Mike Bostock
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http://www.toothfairy.co.uk/
Wales and SW ST Riders
http://www.sprint-st.org/
'99 Red ST
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