Trials Chain Trouble

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Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:34 Quote
ok, so i have had my zoo for a couple months. I have a KMC chain(dont remember exact model) but I have been breaking links like crazy. i have broken 3 out of the past 6 rides and they have just been little rides around my area. im thinking new chain. any ideas? or chains that work for you? thanks.

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:38 Quote
try a new chain. i'm not a trials rider so i could be wrong but i race xc and break chains sometimes when hammering up a hill. In some cases it only takes 2 to 3 months to wear out a chain.

If you are running a single speed get a really solid single speed chain.

hope i helped

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:44 Quote
bj-trials wrote:
ok, so i have had my zoo for a couple months. I have a KMC chain(dont remember exact model) but I have been breaking links like crazy. i have broken 3 out of the past 6 rides and they have just been little rides around my area. im thinking new chain. any ideas? or chains that work for you? thanks.

That seems excessive, maybe your chainline isn't right causing it to bind? Also, are you using half-links, cause they tend to break easy I find.

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:46 Quote
well im pretty sure it's straight and no im not using half links, its a KMC K810, im stumped

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:47 Quote
you it could be mis aligned or you just got a lemon

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:47 Quote
Are you re-using the same chain after it breaks? If so, how are you getting it back together?

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:49 Quote
ya i am, i just get new links, its been the connecting link each time except liek 20 mins ago it was right in the middle of a normal link

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:51 Quote
Usually once a chain breaks I find it never goes back together right. It might be time for a new one.

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:53 Quote
i definatly agree... any ideas lol?

Posted: Mar 16, 2008 at 12:53 Quote
I have a KMC K710 ordered, I'll let you know what its like when I get it.

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 at 11:43 Quote
i have a KMC k chain on my onza and its mint get one Smile

Posted: Mar 27, 2008 at 17:20 Quote
^^ ya i have that one now and its a piece of.... for me

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