Your bike's drivetrain does the hard work on every journey - it transfers all your power to the road. But over time, parts wear out, affecting both the feel of the ride and the life of the bike itself. A worn chain or cassette can cause poor shifting, gear \u201cskipping\u201d or even a broken chain right in the middle of a ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, five signs<\/strong>, which means it's time to replace the chain or cassette:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, the chain links and pins wear and microscopic gaps form between them - an effect called \u201cstretching\u201d. This does not mean that the chain has actually got longer, but this wear changes the way it sits on the cassette sprockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quick test:<\/strong> uses a circuit meter. If it reads more than 0,75 %<\/strong> (11\/12 speed systems) or 1,0 %<\/strong> (9\/10 speed) - the circuit needs to be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Replacing the chain on time significantly extends the life of the cassette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the gears are shifting with a delay, a clunk or the chain jumps under load, this is a clear signal that the chain and cassette are no longer meshing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check:<\/strong> put on a new chain. If it's still skipping certain gears, it's probably time to change the cassette too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a closer look at the cassette gears. Worn gears tend to become sharp and lean in one direction - they start to look like \u201cshark fins\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the sprockets already look like \u201cshark fins\u201d, replacing the chain won't be enough - the cassette will need to be replaced too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Abnormal noises are usually a sign of uneven wear. If everything has been properly lubricated and adjusted but the sound persists, the chain or cassette probably needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chain has a limited lifetime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are rough estimates, but if you can't remember the last time you changed your chain, it might be time to change it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A well-maintained drive means not only a smoother ride, but also longer component life. Regular checks and timely replacements save both time and money.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tava velosip\u0113da piedzi\u0146a katr\u0101 braucien\u0101 dara smagu darbu – t\u0101 p\u0101rnes visu tavu sp\u0113ku uz ce\u013cu. Ta\u010du ar laiku deta\u013cas nolietojas, un tas ietekm\u0113 gan brauk\u0161anas saj\u016btu, gan pa\u0161a velosip\u0113da kalpo\u0161anas laiku. Nolietota \u0137\u0113de vai kasete var rad\u012bt sliktu p\u0101rsl\u0113g\u0161anos, zobratu \u201cl\u0113k\u0101\u0161anu\u201d vai pat p\u0101rl\u016bzu\u0161u \u0137\u0113di tie\u0161i brauciena vid\u016b. L\u016bk, piecas paz\u012bmes, kas liecina, ka […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12310,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1143],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-velosipeda-detalas"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n\n\n\n1. Chain is \u201cstretched\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n2. Shifting becomes uneven or jumps under load<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n3. The cassette gears look like \u201cshark fins\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n4. Hear clicking or rattling<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Mileage is high enough<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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