Caring For Your Bike Chain – Why It Is So Important
Bikes are made up of hundreds of components, everyone being important in its own right. You wouldn’t be able to ride without pedals, handlebars, a stem or most other bike accessories for that matter. One element that is integral to the movement of the bike and the transition of power from the rider to the wheels is the chain. This incredible piece of engineering is utilized in equipment and machinery all over the world and is responsible for many different tasks. Chains however are prone to breaking down quickly if not cared for. Here are the 3 main reasons why you need to give your chain some regular TLC.
Long life. Because chains are made from metal they are subject to rusting and corrosion. This is especially the case on bikes because they are frequently getting wet and dirty. After every time a bike is ridden the chain should be washed down well and then oil or a suitable lubricate should be applied to it. This will stop the chain links from ceasing up and will protect the whole thing from weathering. I you get to point that more than a few links are not moving properly, you will be seriously detrimental to the chains potential.
Damaging the bike. If a chain has been neglected it will not only become damaged itself but will start to damage other parts of the bike. The crankset is designed to work intricately with the chain and will become damaged and bent if the chain is not running over it smoothly. The derailleur will also be harmed if a faulty chain is run through it for long enough. Racing bikes are even more prone to this their mechanisms are very finely tuned.
Damage to you. Last but not least, there can be serious damage done to a rider by a neglected chain. If enough links cease up then the chain can jam and sometimes bring the wheels to an abrupt stop. If you are riding at any sort of speed this can cause the rider to be thrown from the bike and receive untold injuries, especially if you are wearing fragile cycle clothing
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