Chain Replacement

[TreyYoung]

I know this has been mentioned somewhere, and I did a search but nothing came up specific. Just so much faster to just re-ask the question:

Can I replace the chain without replacing sprockets? Sprockets look great.

Have an o-ring or two showing, and when you slowly turn the rear, the chain tension will tighten in spots.

[ZeePopo]

You can replace the chain by itself. But chances are if the chain has to go, so do the sprockets.

[frisbee]

How many miles on It? If the chain is just messed up from sitting and it has less than 1000 miles on it I would say yes sprockets would be fine, But rule of thumb is change them all .

[sicheneder333]

Even if the sprockets do "look" good, chances are the is some ware which can shorten the life of the new chain.

[TreyYoung]

Thanks for the feedback

[Fastfrog007]

Do em all so they all wear together through their lifespan. The chain is the expensive part, so sprockets wont hurt the wallet too much.

[dadofthree]

Rule of thumb is change them as a set. If the sprockets look new go for it. If nothing else save the old sprockets.

[rubbersidedown]

Rule of thumb is change them as a set. If the sprockets look new go for it. If nothing else save the old sprockets.

.....so you can throw them in the garbage later....


RSD.

[Tufbusa]

Sprockets are cheap. In my view, you should replace the chain and sprockets as a set. Good time to add a tooth or two to the rear if you like.