Breakdown!

[johnridley]

Last night, I picked up a piece of glass in my tire. Big enough leak to hear, but I was only a mile from home so I just rode on in and changed the tube once I got there.
This morning, I went to shift up (in front) and the SRAM link just fell apart. Luckily, only about a mile from Dexter, so I walked to the top of the hill, coasted in from there, and bought a 99 cent main link at the hardware store.

Observations:

• I've been breaking down, but fairly close to services, so not too bad I guess.


• I didn't know SRAM links could just come apart like that; I guess I'd better start carrying a spare or two.


• I'm not actually sure I like the SRAM better than the cheapo Bell link, though the Bell instructions say you need a rivet tool to get it off, so it's probably not reusable.

I guess I should just go back to basics, use standard links and a chain tool. Chains falling apart at speed are potentially dangerous, so that's the right route, really.

Riding this week for 3 days; once back on the 6th, only 3 times in June.

Comments

[kevinnickerson.livejournal.com]

Ya know, when bikes start having memory modules built into the chains, they've probably become too high tech.

I'm sure you have a reason not to use a classic master link with a split 'ring' even though they never pop apart and don't require any special tool beyond a flat blade screwdriver.