What are the disadvantages of having an old, worn cogset?
I'm always a little weary of people telling me I should replace things on my bicycle that aren't broken. Because of this, I'd like to know details and symptoms about what happens if I ride my bike with an older, worn cogset? Do I lose efficiency? How much? Is there higher potential for breakage? Do my gears skip?
FYI, the answer to this question should be about the same as answering these similar questions:
- "What are the benefits of replacing an older, worn cogset?"
- "What
symptoms will my bike exhibit that means I have to replace my
cogset/casset/sprocket?"
sprocket wear
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I'm always a little weary of people telling me I should replace things on my bicycle that aren't broken. Because of this, I'd like to know details and symptoms about what happens if I ride my bike with an older, worn cogset? Do I lose efficiency? How much? Is there higher potential for breakage? Do my gears skip?
FYI, the answer to this question should be about the same as answering these similar questions:
- "What are the benefits of replacing an older, worn cogset?"
- "What
symptoms will my bike exhibit that means I have to replace my
cogset/casset/sprocket?"
sprocket wear
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
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You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
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I'm always a little weary of people telling me I should replace things on my bicycle that aren't broken. Because of this, I'd like to know details and symptoms about what happens if I ride my bike with an older, worn cogset? Do I lose efficiency? How much? Is there higher potential for breakage? Do my gears skip?
FYI, the answer to this question should be about the same as answering these similar questions:
- "What are the benefits of replacing an older, worn cogset?"
- "What
symptoms will my bike exhibit that means I have to replace my
cogset/casset/sprocket?"
sprocket wear
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
I'm always a little weary of people telling me I should replace things on my bicycle that aren't broken. Because of this, I'd like to know details and symptoms about what happens if I ride my bike with an older, worn cogset? Do I lose efficiency? How much? Is there higher potential for breakage? Do my gears skip?
FYI, the answer to this question should be about the same as answering these similar questions:
- "What are the benefits of replacing an older, worn cogset?"
- "What
symptoms will my bike exhibit that means I have to replace my
cogset/casset/sprocket?"
sprocket wear
sprocket wear
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
asked 7 hours ago
biketoeverything.com
1898
1898
1
You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
1
1
You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago
add a comment |
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If your sprockets are worn your chain is probably worn too. A worn drivetrain will suffer from poor shift shifting and with advanced wear, the chain skipping over the sprockets. A worn chain is also more likely to break.
A worn drivetrain will definitely be less efficient although I can't point you to anything that quantifies how much. How worn you can let the drivetrain really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you are riding casually and don't care how fast you go you will be able to tolerate more wear.
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Sloppier shifting, faster chain wear. In extreme cases you'll get chain skipping.
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If your sprockets are worn your chain is probably worn too. A worn drivetrain will suffer from poor shift shifting and with advanced wear, the chain skipping over the sprockets. A worn chain is also more likely to break.
A worn drivetrain will definitely be less efficient although I can't point you to anything that quantifies how much. How worn you can let the drivetrain really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you are riding casually and don't care how fast you go you will be able to tolerate more wear.
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If your sprockets are worn your chain is probably worn too. A worn drivetrain will suffer from poor shift shifting and with advanced wear, the chain skipping over the sprockets. A worn chain is also more likely to break.
A worn drivetrain will definitely be less efficient although I can't point you to anything that quantifies how much. How worn you can let the drivetrain really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you are riding casually and don't care how fast you go you will be able to tolerate more wear.
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If your sprockets are worn your chain is probably worn too. A worn drivetrain will suffer from poor shift shifting and with advanced wear, the chain skipping over the sprockets. A worn chain is also more likely to break.
A worn drivetrain will definitely be less efficient although I can't point you to anything that quantifies how much. How worn you can let the drivetrain really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you are riding casually and don't care how fast you go you will be able to tolerate more wear.
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If your sprockets are worn your chain is probably worn too. A worn drivetrain will suffer from poor shift shifting and with advanced wear, the chain skipping over the sprockets. A worn chain is also more likely to break.
A worn drivetrain will definitely be less efficient although I can't point you to anything that quantifies how much. How worn you can let the drivetrain really depends on what kind of riding you are doing. If you are riding casually and don't care how fast you go you will be able to tolerate more wear.
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Sloppier shifting, faster chain wear. In extreme cases you'll get chain skipping.
answered 2 hours ago
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Sloppier shifting, faster chain wear. In extreme cases you'll get chain skipping.
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JMP
41623
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Sloppier shifting, faster chain wear. In extreme cases you'll get chain skipping.
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JMP
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Sloppier shifting, faster chain wear. In extreme cases you'll get chain skipping.
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You'll get worse shifting, more noise, "jumping" off the chainrings, and, eventually, either chain jamming (when it "grabs" the chainring) or chain breakage. And of course, cog wear is worse.
– Daniel R Hicks
2 hours ago