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Old 02-19-2008, 12:34 PM
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Default Re: chains chains everywhere a chain

So today I installed my new chain on the improved bike. I got the chain a kmc 415h from a local bike shop believe it or not. I had to get five inches of chain from the old chain so it would fit. no idea why it was so short but it was.

Took all morning to break chain and make it go back together. Different brands seem to be a bit different in size. I got it all to work only to discover that now my bike chain is too short. I was about to fix that when I realized the tired was flat. I got that fixed and discovered the wheel is 'S' shaped. I tightened my own spokes without a stand.

The wheel is now at the bike shop to be straightened. Gives us both something to do I suppose. Funny thing is my balance has been off again today. I may have to give the bike away and go back to the slower safer electros.
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