General Maintenence

[Mutley]

Out for a quick ride tonight, nice 10 miler just to stretch the legs and I noticed the chain slipping a little. Now thinking about either removing a link or replacing the chain. Probably the first as replacing the Decathlon cheapie for a Trek.

Most really don't know how to do the basics so I know after tonight I don't know much so found a coulpe of good sites to give help.

Thought this could be a good place for hints and tips of looking after our bikes.

Will start with chains
www.bicyclinglife.com/HowTo/ChangeAChain.htm
http://www.nuttycyclist.co.uk/cycling/changing_cha...

[Stuart]

Mutley said:

Out for a quick ride tonight, nice 10 miler just to stretch the legs and I noticed the chain slipping a little. Now thinking about either removing a link or replacing the chain. Probably the first as replacing the Decathlon cheapie for a Trek.

Most really don't know how to do the basics so I know after tonight I don't know much so found a coulpe of good sites to give help.

Thought this could be a good place for hints and tips of looking after our bikes.

Will start with chains
www.bicyclinglife.com/HowTo/ChangeAChain.htm
http://www.nuttycyclist.co.uk/cycling/changing_cha...

When you say "slipping" what do you actually feel happening? Is it jumping around between gears? If so then it doesn't need a new chain, just to have the rear mech to be adjusted. Try the little barrel adjuster on the rear mech to start with, tightening it a few turns. That might help. Also worth checking for any stiff links - a chain might jump around if one of the links isn't able to move freely.

A chain shouldn't stretch so much that it starts to slip - it's likely to be another cause.

[Mutley]

Cheers Stuart, think 'slipping' is the wrong word, feels like any tension in the chain disappears for a second or two. Will see if a tighten up as you've suggested helps cure it.

[okgo]

also could be worn cassette or front chainrings.