Best video I've ever seen explaining chainwear, and I've been fixing my own bikes, replacing chains, cassettes, and cranksets for over 30 years. Thank you so much for video 😊😊
That is by far the best video I have ever seen explaining chain-wear. Your graphics are outstanding on this! I know how much time it takes to put a video like this together, with this kind of quality! I just happened to change both my chains on my indoor training bike, and my race bike last week after checking the chain-wear. Amazing what a new chain does for shifting and the noise level on the drivetrain. You video is very much appreciated by a fellow cyclist in Texas!
GCN pisses me off sometimes when they are doing tutorials on perfect bikes, they often neglect to show what a worn out component looks like. Thanks for this video, really thorough.
You just inspired me to keep a better eye on my chain. I do have a chain checker tool, but I never use it. Such a waste of cassette and chainring :( I just saw a bunch of chain-wear vids but yours is so clear, with the visuals. My chain is even sitting on top of a brand new chainring, so now I know why. Thanks a lot!
I let my last road chain go to far and had to replace the cassette too. Got it done, working, but still had aweful drivetrain noise, and thought my front chainrings needed replacing too. Had a ride in the rain, washed bike, re-oiled chain, and suddenly it was silent! All the noise was apparently due to the storage grease on the chain. Never experienced it like that before, but there you go - I'll be re-oiling my new chains from now on.
Excellent video!! Simple explanation!! I have leanrt so many things today! I was wondering why I didn't have smooth gear changing on my bike! I have found the solution. From now on I will put a new chain every 2000 Khm. Thanks!!
Another great video Steve. Very comprehensive. I always feel like I learned some important stuff from your videos and you don't skimp on the details. Keep up the good work.
Great video! I have found that for me my chains wear about three times as fast as my cassettes. A new chain will wear down very quickly on a worn cassette and vice versa. Usually, the wear of only a few of the most used cogs on the cassette "spoil" the cassette. A trick I have used in the past to extend the life of chains and cassettes is to start with three chains and rotate them on about a 1000km basis. The chain and cassette wear matches up better and reduces the accelerated wear caused by mixing new and worn components. It has doubled to tripled the life of those two components on my commuter bikes. I usually put in about 5000-9000km annually so it can save a bit of cash to purchase other bike bling!
You've just got a sub! This is the most detailed explanation of chain wear ever. Nobody ever mentioned 0.5% wear, everyone sticks to 0.75%. Thank you, I'm going to check out your other videos.
Greetings from California! Excellent video " mate" thanks for the knowledge! Keep up this great service which you are doing- educating the next generation of cyclists.
Great video, my friend! Last good explanation about this issue I've seen was on Sheldon Brown's forum, but you made an even more detailed one. Greetings from Brazil, you are for sure helping a lot of cyclists here!
Hmm.. I think this vid was a little bit more than helpful... It explained in full detail just what happens to our drive systems .. I'd say it was more like... Amazing!..Thanks for taking the time and doing this for all who ride...
I have jus learnt why my chain was acting up. Perfect tutorial, now my chain ring & chain will have to be changed. Checked cassette, that's fine. Again best tutorial, easy to follow. 👍
Excellent video, I’ve actually just replaced a SRAM Red chain after 1400 miles, it showed .25% at 1000miles then rapidly went to .5%. Interestingly it didn’t measure the same wear right around the chain, some places were slightly better than others. So worth checking in 2-3 places.
I get good results from running two chains. I swap them out every month or so and they get a thorough clean and relube. Thanks for the very informative video.
Very good video the best explanation on utube on that note i just got my 105 shifters 5 minutes ago im now going to watch your video on how to install them on my 60 inch tv 5 feet away from my bike so i dont miss anything lol.
I just replaced my chain after two years. It was riding up on on the teeth and occasionally jumping under hard pedaling. The chain was about 1/2 inch stretched overall!
Outstanding Oz! My bike is hurting for sure. Front rings are sharp and a few chipped off. Rear cassette looks good I think. It was a free used bike and I don't know the history. It has got me peddling again though, which I am very grateful for. Cheers from California.
Nice to hear your on a bike then Ronald 😁. Sounds like rings or crankset needs replacing and following what you say,probarbly the chain and cogset also...maybe thats why it was a freebee? Greetings from Australia too 😎
oz cycle I am very happy to be riding again. I forgot how enjoyable it was. It's a Gary Fisher (China). Somebody did some upgrades on the bike I do believe. The front rings seem to riveted on (Suntour). Plus the bottom bracket has play in it. Probably new crank set and chain. If I have the correct language/description. Maybe that is why they gave it to me? Hahaha! Probably! Hopefully not too expensive?
Great video. My 9 speed chain had streched after just 1.000 km. I'm just 73 kg and I didn't steep hills so much. But I think I made a mistake last summer. There was a rust on the chain and I put it in a bottle and add lemon salt and boiled water. I should had to wait just 15 minutes but I didn't know and I left it for 2 hours :) I think this damage the metal. Anyway I've already wanted to pass 11-34 cassette and I bought a new shiny chain. :)
Best video I've ever seen explaining chainwear, and I've been fixing my own bikes, replacing chains, cassettes, and cranksets for over 30 years. Thank you so much for video 😊😊
This video should have been watched by millions of people! Thank You so much SIR!
That is by far the best video I have ever seen explaining chain-wear. Your graphics are outstanding on this! I know how much time it takes to put a video like this together, with this kind of quality! I just happened to change both my chains on my indoor training bike, and my race bike last week after checking the chain-wear. Amazing what a new chain does for shifting and the noise level on the drivetrain. You video is very much appreciated by a fellow cyclist in Texas!
Glad you like the vid. Cheers from Australia to you there in Texas!
@@stevenleffanue Single speed. Any chain, worn or not. Works.
Totally agree with you.
Excellent explanation! No nonsense, no needless talking, no stupid music, excellent graphics.
Just like to back up what Tower Runner said below - fantastic video with very clear descriptions and graphics. Well done!
Best explation I have seen.
complete explation, the best
I didn't quite know what to look for, this explation is probably the best on CZcams imo
Yes, the shark really cleared things up for me.
Explationary
@@zachc5456 Soon I'll be moving to Australia so I can become an Ex-plat
GCN pisses me off sometimes when they are doing tutorials on perfect bikes, they often neglect to show what a worn out component looks like. Thanks for this video, really thorough.
Absolutely agree
In all fairness they probably don't have them long enough to actually wear anything out like the rest of us.
Yeah fair point
You said it !!
You just inspired me to keep a better eye on my chain. I do have a chain checker tool, but I never use it. Such a waste of cassette and chainring :( I just saw a bunch of chain-wear vids but yours is so clear, with the visuals. My chain is even sitting on top of a brand new chainring, so now I know why. Thanks a lot!
I let my last road chain go to far and had to replace the cassette too. Got it done, working, but still had aweful drivetrain noise, and thought my front chainrings needed replacing too. Had a ride in the rain, washed bike, re-oiled chain, and suddenly it was silent! All the noise was apparently due to the storage grease on the chain. Never experienced it like that before, but there you go - I'll be re-oiling my new chains from now on.
The best explanation I've ever seen thanks
Never seen a video that explains this nicely how a chain wear affects your drivetrain. Good job, and thank you!
Thank God for this gentleman who explains this important matter so thoroughly and clearly... For free!
Excellent video!! Simple explanation!! I have leanrt so many things today! I was wondering why I didn't have smooth gear changing on my bike! I have found the solution. From now on I will put a new chain every 2000 Khm. Thanks!!
by far the best video ive seen explaining exactly why my bike is knackered lol
This is the exact high quality video I was looking for. The amount of work put into it is obvious. Thanks.
Started this video thinking..he can’t teach me anything. I was so wrong! Great video and best explanation ever! Thanks!
New chain on worn cogs is bad I found that out real quick a few years ago. Great video.
The best video on the topic I have seen, thanks for the detailed graphical explanation.
Still one of the best videos on the subject! TY
Another great video Steve. Very comprehensive. I always feel like I learned some important stuff from your videos and you don't skimp on the details. Keep up the good work.
Love your no nonsense videos - thanks
I really appreciate your channel. Clear real to the point explanations. Thanks for your effort please keep them coming.
This is absolutely clear, thanks and keep up the good work!
One of the best bike channel I know. Good job!
Absolutely fantastic analysis. Great work.
One of the best explained videos on this topic!
What an excellent, thorough video! Seriously impressed!
Worth watching every minute of the video. So detailed and comprehensive.
Another quality video. Best Explanation by far.
Nice job on explaining important stuff regarding chain wear..and not just for dummies...like me.
You are a GREAT teacher! Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge with us CZcamsrs.
Best overall description and explanation for how to recognize when the chain needs replacing and the impact on chain rings and rear cogs! Thanks!
Truly informative. Professional level forensics. Thank you.
Great video! I have found that for me my chains wear about three times as fast as my cassettes. A new chain will wear down very quickly on a worn cassette and vice versa. Usually, the wear of only a few of the most used cogs on the cassette "spoil" the cassette. A trick I have used in the past to extend the life of chains and cassettes is to start with three chains and rotate them on about a 1000km basis. The chain and cassette wear matches up better and reduces the accelerated wear caused by mixing new and worn components. It has doubled to tripled the life of those two components on my commuter bikes. I usually put in about 5000-9000km annually so it can save a bit of cash to purchase other bike bling!
Yes,rotating 2 or more chains is a good method too.
Love this tip. Makes sense too! Took off my chain and saw visable wear. Decided to swap it before it put wear on the cassette.
👍Good , easy to understand,& amazing illustration, thanks a lot.
A very nice and very detailed vid - thank you for all the work.
Really informative video! Explains everything about chains and drivetrain so clearly, thanks!
Super video. Answered all my questions clearly and accurately.
A complete and comprehensive explanation regarding chain wear and tear...
I describe and advise this many times a week to my customers, your explanation is excellent/
Without a doubt, this is the very best video on chain wear I have ever seen, well done sir
Without a shadow the best explanation I've seen & simply exactly what I was looking for! Thank you, Oz mate:)
Very well illustrated and explained, thank you mate!
Learnt more about the chain and wear today. Thanks for your help.
Excellent video, really well explained. A chain wear tool is a well worth buying.
great, maybe the best video on chain wear! THANKS!
Excellent vídeo! thank you and congratulations! I have learned more than I expected...
You've just got a sub!
This is the most detailed explanation of chain wear ever. Nobody ever mentioned 0.5% wear, everyone sticks to 0.75%. Thank you, I'm going to check out your other videos.
Greetings from California! Excellent video " mate" thanks for the knowledge! Keep up this great service which you are doing- educating the next generation of cyclists.
Very well explained and illustrated - excellent. Thanks
Probably the most imformation on any bike video I’ve seen well done.
Great video, my friend!
Last good explanation about this issue I've seen was on Sheldon Brown's forum, but you made an even more detailed one.
Greetings from Brazil, you are for sure helping a lot of cyclists here!
Hello OZ and thank you for this very useful video. You really elaborated it to the smallest details 👍
I cant honestly fathom why someone gives this a dislike, its a brilliant explaination on the matter
Excellent video, Steve!
Outstanding clarity, thank you.
Best video I have seen any wear (get it 😂) on the net. Seriously, awesome explanation.
Really nicely made video. Good work, my friend. I can vouch for the Park Tool chain checker. Great value.
High Quality Content. Thanks for sharing ❤
now that was well done ,fully explains what's going on all around and now we know what to look for even without the tool
Cheapest .5% tool is "Unior" from Merlin or Chainreaction. Park is next cheapest.
Fantastic overview, and love the graphics!
Great video, probably best explanation on CZcams. Thank you!
Hmm.. I think this vid was a little bit more than helpful... It explained in full detail just what happens to our drive systems .. I'd say it was more like... Amazing!..Thanks for taking the time and doing this for all who ride...
Thank you for this! Very informative and easy to understand
I have jus learnt why my chain was acting up. Perfect tutorial, now my chain ring & chain will have to be changed. Checked cassette, that's fine. Again best tutorial, easy to follow. 👍
best chain wear explanation ever
Cheers mate , good imfo, just overhauling my road bike now. Saved me a lot of pain.😁
finally i understand what the 1.0 and 0.75 stands for on my chain measure tool.... lol! thanks! and reallly loves your videos!
Top stuff just getting spares for all good to know when to do all this and how . Thank you m8 !
best video i've seen re chain-wear, front/rear cogs... thanks
Clear explanation, thank you !
Brilliant video, very well explained! Thanks so much
Best bike video i've seen in a while!
Excellent video, I’ve actually just replaced a SRAM Red chain after 1400 miles, it showed .25% at 1000miles then rapidly went to .5%. Interestingly it didn’t measure the same wear right around the chain, some places were slightly better than others. So worth checking in 2-3 places.
Yes thats good practice to check in multiple places on the chain.
Much appreciate showing the tape measure check. Thanks.
Thanks for this video from Spain.
I get good results from running two chains. I swap them out every month or so and they get a thorough clean and relube. Thanks for the very informative video.
Thats exactly what I do Blake, I just didnt mention it in the vid. Cheers
Awesome video. A lot of useful information. Thanks a lot.
Very good video the best explanation on utube on that note i just got my 105 shifters 5 minutes ago im now going to watch your video on how to install them on my 60 inch tv 5 feet away from my bike so i dont miss anything lol.
Great video! I have to buy a new tool to measure the wear of my chain! Many thanks.
Great information, super informative. Good job!
Another informative video.. thanks mate
Thank you so much this is very helpful information. I wish I have watched this video long ago...
Truly Awesome Video. Well done, and thank you!
Outstanding.... I'm so impressed. Very well done 👍 Subscribed
I just replaced my chain after two years. It was riding up on on the teeth and occasionally jumping under hard pedaling. The chain was about 1/2 inch stretched overall!
Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this explainer!
Really clear...
Brilliant Mate, really useful.
Outstanding Oz! My bike is hurting for sure. Front rings are sharp and a few chipped off. Rear cassette looks good I think. It was a free used bike and I don't know the history. It has got me peddling again though, which I am very grateful for. Cheers from California.
Nice to hear your on a bike then Ronald 😁. Sounds like rings or crankset needs replacing and following what you say,probarbly the chain and cogset also...maybe thats why it was a freebee?
Greetings from Australia too 😎
oz cycle I am very happy to be riding again. I forgot how enjoyable it was. It's a Gary Fisher (China). Somebody did some upgrades on the bike I do believe. The front rings seem to riveted on (Suntour). Plus the bottom bracket has play in it. Probably new crank set and chain. If I have the correct language/description. Maybe that is why they gave it to me? Hahaha! Probably! Hopefully not too expensive?
Good, clear advice. Thank you!
Best vid on chain wear in this universe !
Great video. My 9 speed chain had streched after just 1.000 km. I'm just 73 kg and I didn't steep hills so much. But I think I made a mistake last summer. There was a rust on the chain and I put it in a bottle and add lemon salt and boiled water. I should had to wait just 15 minutes but I didn't know and I left it for 2 hours :) I think this damage the metal. Anyway I've already wanted to pass 11-34 cassette and I bought a new shiny chain. :)
Thanks for the great video! I'll point out to those who are needing the information ;-)
Good bud Steve especially for the non mechanically experienced riders
Excellent. Love your work.
Thanx Rex,much appreciated 😁
such a good video!!!!! This channel is a gem, Thanks heaps
Intricate explanation. Thank you sir
Remember to check several different sections of the chain. They do Not wear evenly in all links. Probably due to slight manufacturing tolerance
no, because your pedaling, you are not electric motor
Really great video