What does usually worn first, the chain or the cog?

Asked by: Molly Manning

It is usually the middle set of sprockets which wear first – due to their more frequent use. If examined carefully – you may notice the teeth on them thinning. You will go throguh several chains before going through a casette if you change your chains regularly. Definitely.

Should I replace cassette with chain?

The most important thing to change is the chain. Doing so can extend the lifetime of your cassette and chainrings, which in the end will save you money.” SRAM technical expert Chris Mckenney agrees. “Chains, chainrings and cassettes all wear together,” he says.

How do I know if my cassette is worn?

Quote from video: Become greater and the roller is no longer sit down at the bottom of the groove but tend to roll up onto the top of the teeth wearing the teeth and deforming the tee.

How do I know if my motorcycle chain is worn out?

Quote from video: Movement. If you hit a big enough bump that slap the chain up like this. And then that wheel was spinning you could actually spin. This chain right off the sprocket.

How often should you change your bike chain and cassette?

My rule of thumb is to replace it at 75 per cent wear (as measured with a chain-wear indicator). If you stick with this guideline, your cassette and chainrings will last a lot longer. A cassette, in most cases, can last for approximately two to three chain replacements if they are done at the right time.

When should I replace my bike cogs?

Quote from video: Now what you're looking out for is when the teeth of the ring. Start to become hooked. Like little shark's teeth. And that is a surefire sign that you need to replace the chain rings.

How many miles should a chain last?

2,000 to 3,000 miles

Most mechanics agree that you should replace your chain about every 2,000 to 3,000 miles, depending on your riding style.

How do I know if my chain is worn without the tool?

Another ballpark method for checking chain wear is by measuring it with a ruler. Pick a rivet and line it up at the zero mark. Count 24 more rivets and your last rivet should be at the 12″ mark of your ruler. If it is off by more than 1/16″ your chain is stretched to the point of replacement.

What is the difference between cogs and cassette?

Rear Gears (Cassette)



The gears on the rear wheel are called ‘cogs’ and when you put a few of them together in ascending size and attach them onto your back wheel, they are referred to as a ‘cassette’. Most bikes built in the last few years have between 8 and 11 cogs in the cassette.

How often should I change my cassette?

At our shop, we suggest a new cassette every 2 times you replace your chain, IF you stay on top of your maintenance schedule. With 99% of customers this would mean a new cassette every 1-2 years depending on how much you ride it. If you are a commuter and ride everyday, your timeframe for replacement gets much smaller.

How often should motorcycle chain be replaced?

If maintained regularly a decent quality motorcycle chain should give you 15,000 to 20,000 miles (24,000 – 32,000 km) of hassle free riding while high end Gold X or O-ring chains will last 20,000 to 30,000 miles (32,000 – 48,000 km).

What’s a high mileage for a motorcycle?

For small sports bikes, 20,000 to 30,000 is on the high side. For larger bikes, 50,000 miles and up is considered high motorcycle mileage. But before you write off any models, consider that a properly maintained bike can last well past 100,000 miles!

How often should motorcycle chain be lubricated?

every 400-800 miles

Your motorcycle’s chain needs to be lubricated every 400-800 miles to keep it at its best. This can vary depending on your bike’s use; road bikes will need the chain cleaning less than off-road bikes.

How many miles should a bike cassette last?

Very Roughly: bike cassette can last between 4000 to 6000 miles, and some can last up to 10,000 miles, an equivalent of 3 to 4 chains, it depends on the quality of the cassette itself, maintenance, and riding conditions.

How much is a bike chain replacement?

How much does a bike chain cost to replace? Entry level chains can start off around $15.00 with more expensive and higher performance chains ranging from $25.00 to $60.00 or more. More expensive chains increase shift quality and are generally more durable as they wear.

How long does cassette last?

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Do I need to change chain when changing chainring size?

No. Reducing the chainring size by two teeth means the chain needs to be one tooth shorter, so half a full link. You can only shorten a chain by a whole link, which is two teeth’s worth of chain, so if the chain was optimal before you could make it too short.

When should I replace my MTB cassette?

But the most important reason is wear. When the individual teeth become pointy like a shark’s and the gears begin slipping, it’s time to replace the cassette. Most bike mechanics recommend replacing the cassette after 4,000 to 6,000 miles.

How long should a MTB cassette last?

How Long Does MTB Cassette Last? Usually, an MTB cassette lasts between 3 to 5 chain changes if it’s properly maintained and the chain is changed in time but if you change the chain long after the recommended percentage you may need to change the cassette after the second time you change the chain.

How much does it cost to replace a cassette on a bike?

The cost to replace a cassette or freewheel can range anywhere from $25 to upwards of $300 on high end bikes and chainrings can run anywhere from around $40 to $250 on high end bikes.

How do you know if your bike chain is bad?

Quote from video: If it lifts off the chain ring to where you can see a lot of daylight between your chain and chain rings.

Why does my bike cassette wobble?

A wobbling cassette can be caused by missing spacers or incorrect spacing. You especially need spacers when your cassette speed is less than your hub speed. For example, if you’re fitting an 8-speed cassette on a 10-speed hub. You would have to remove your cassette and pay attention to the spacers when reinstalling it.