http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-repair/mountain-bike-spring-cleaning-part-2-drivetrain-pivots-and-brake-maintenance/ Mountain bike news, trails, travels, and dirt. Sun, 19 May 2013 17:19:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-repair/mountain-bike-spring-cleaning-part-2-drivetrain-pivots-and-brake-maintenance/comment-page-1/#comment-143100 trek7k Fri, 25 May 2012 12:33:58 +0000 http://www.singletracks.com/blog/?p=22623#comment-143100 On the drivetrain side, I'll add that it's a good idea to check your chain stretch with a proper tool. Replacing your chain before it's too far gone will protect your cassette from excessive wear. I learned this lesson the hard way this season - my hardtail cassette got toasted. Fortunately I checked my other bike at the same time and replaced the other chain just in time. On the drivetrain side, I’ll add that it’s a good idea to check your chain stretch with a proper tool. Replacing your chain before it’s too far gone will protect your cassette from excessive wear. I learned this lesson the hard way this season – my hardtail cassette got toasted. Fortunately I checked my other bike at the same time and replaced the other chain just in time.

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