Grouch Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I seem to be tightening my chain up every few weeks. I do use my bike every day and ride it hard, but is this normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 12, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2012 No. They stretch a fair bit when new but with a good lube they tend to settle down very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 The chain and sprockets are about 4/5 months old. What do you think the possible causes could be? I do regularly lube my chain with a good quality lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted October 12, 2012 Moderator Share Posted October 12, 2012 2 things I can think of are: It is a very cheap chain the adjusters are moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks, I suspect it is the latter. I will just have to put up with it, it's not a major issue I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Grouchy, I ride my bike every working day and I only need to adjust the chain about twice a year. But, and I mean But, now it's coming up to winter I keep it well oiled/waxed. I tend to keep a spray can of lubricant at home and at work so when I get to work in this shitty weather while the chain is warm I put the bike on the centre stand and give it a good spray and let it settle while I'm at work. I hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Cheers Mike, I think I will start blathering my chain even more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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