Bought myself a chain splitter a few months ago thinking I've always wanted to change my own chains. After a ride back to Northern Ireland a few weeks back I noticed the chain has finally not started going where every good ride it needs tightened. new chain and sprockets ordered. fit the rear ok, let my still near new 16 tooth one on as I'm going to Wales and would prefer the ride down better. I get the old chain off in seconds, place the new one on point the river link in and after 15 mins of faffing get the link on but have over done one of the rounded heads. nip down the local bike shop get a new link and decide I'll fit it tonight, take the old link off which therefore means it's now scrap to find the new link I just bought doesn't fit.

so tues morning ring loads of dealers to see if they have the link required and hopefully they do or there might have to be a new chain bought for the xt meet

rant over!!!

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Plough on