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Re: [ST] Chains



In your message regarding Re: [ST] Chains dated Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:22
+0000 (GMT Standard Time), Ken Haylock said that ...

> >  Now this chain, at *30 miles*, is showing tight spots >20mm of difference 
> > of movement over the length of the chain when tested according to the 
> > owner's manual's method.
>KH-  
>KH-  Just one thing here - if they've changed the chain without changing the 
>KH-  sprockets then the new chain /will/ have a life measured in minutes - 
>KH-  knackered sprockets will do terrible things to a new chain. Ergo, they 
>KH-  should have changed the sprockets, and if they didn't they owe you a new 
>KH-  chain and sprockets. Using a decent chain-lube regularly will be good for 
>KH-  your chain as well...

They did not change the sprockets. I use a Scottoiler not that that would
make any difference in 30 miles!

I have received a letter from them today saying that they will not replace
my chain - and that is even without them looking at the amount of wear on
the new chain :-|

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Mike Bostock
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Wales and SW ST Riders
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'99 Red ST

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