HORSPWR
E*POWAH Master
You had me sold on Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and YF Tuna!!
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No arrows, just has 'Shimano' etched on the outside plates.
Oh no, Mr. Chainbuster! Lovely little birds with a great attitude, have one singing at my home duetts with a blackbird, defending his place when I come to close.
Fun fact on the pic: A Robin (german Rotkehlchen) on a Schwalbe tire (germ. Schwalbe means engl. Swallow bird). Very nice pic!
@Twin Valleys
„Well that and dodging the free range chickens where the roosters start crowing at 3 in the morning!“
These might still have a jetlag in the genetic mindset to Greenwich Time as being originally imported by the british conquerers.
Great trip. Thank you very much for sharing!
„Well that and dodging the free range chickens where the roosters start crowing at 3 in the morning!“
These might still have a jetlag in the genetic mindset to Greenwich Time as being originally imported by the british conquerers.
Great trip. Thank you very much for sharing!
Like this:
HG-X11 CHAIN | SHIMANO BIKE COMPONENT | SHIMANO BIKE-EU
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@RustyMTB A comment from a guy in a german forum, what sounds reasonable to me:
„Since I have been dealing with chains and that have been for many years, the tooth width of the pinion has not changed. However, in order to accommodate more and more sprockets on the same width, the tabs on the chain became narrower and narrower and thus the sprocket distances smaller, so that 12 sprockets finally fit next to one another.
Of course, the thinner tabs also offer less and less space to accommodate the collar of the rivet head.
If 2, 3 or even 4 steps are now switched down almost at the same time, then the chain is strongly bent laterally to climb onto the larger sprockets. You have to do this on the mounting stand: Switch 4 clicks to a smaller gear on half a crank turn and look at the result. It gets scared and anxious. If a full chain hoist is added, then the tab is pulled a bit on the side of the rivet head or even directly all the way down. If she has only hiked a bit, then there is a noise during the chain run-through and it's worth stopping and looking. Maybe you can push the tab back or better put the chain lock * in right away.
The result of 30 years of chain service is that 90% of the defect happens due to a pulled down flap and <10% it is broken bolt or broken flap.
Of course, a swirled stone can also hit the chain on the chainring and damage the rivet connection or a small stone gets between the pinion and the chain and also pushes the tab a bit outwards.
That's why it's good to pay attention to noise on the chain drive and always have a multi-tool with rivet function and a chain lock * with you.“
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If I wasn't confused before I am now. On my shimano chain the writing on it changes direction from left to right and right to left every three or four links . I have a new one still in box so read the instructions. Only thing it says is outer arrow must face forwardsLike this:
HG-X11 CHAIN | SHIMANO BIKE COMPONENT | SHIMANO BIKE-EU
To Build Closer Relationships between People, Nature, and Bicycles. We believe in the power of cycling to create a better world as we move forward. We inspire all people to enjoy our products in their everyday lives and where they take them.
@RustyMTB A comment from a guy in a german forum, what sounds reasonable to me:
„Since I have been dealing with chains and that have been for many years, the tooth width of the pinion has not changed. However, in order to accommodate more and more sprockets on the same width, the tabs on the chain became narrower and narrower and thus the sprocket distances smaller, so that 12 sprockets finally fit next to one another.
Of course, the thinner tabs also offer less and less space to accommodate the collar of the rivet head.
If 2, 3 or even 4 steps are now switched down almost at the same time, then the chain is strongly bent laterally to climb onto the larger sprockets. You have to do this on the mounting stand: Switch 4 clicks to a smaller gear on half a crank turn and look at the result. It gets scared and anxious. If a full chain hoist is added, then the tab is pulled a bit on the side of the rivet head or even directly all the way down. If she has only hiked a bit, then there is a noise during the chain run-through and it's worth stopping and looking. Maybe you can push the tab back or better put the chain lock * in right away.
The result of 30 years of chain service is that 90% of the defect happens due to a pulled down flap and <10% it is broken bolt or broken flap.
Of course, a swirled stone can also hit the chain on the chainring and damage the rivet connection or a small stone gets between the pinion and the chain and also pushes the tab a bit outwards.
That's why it's good to pay attention to noise on the chain drive and always have a multi-tool with rivet function and a chain lock * with you.“
. But that speil from the German lad is understandable. I'm I really in so much of a hurry that I need to multiply shift I don't think so. Edit on one side of chain there is no writing at all.
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The plates with the logo/writing need to be on the "outside", so you'd see them when looking at the right-side of the bike. The quick-link (if supplied/used) will have an arrow that must point forward.
This pic might help: https://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/assets/full/CN-M6100.jpg?20210923202646
Havent used a Shimano chain for a long time i usually get trade price Sram from a dealer. But I always went with Arrow forward . I wonder what the difference is between outside and inside on Shimano they look the same to me . If you end for end it the inside arrow which faces backwards is now pointing forwards. Sram has writing on both sides . In my Shimano instructions it mentions arrow pointing to rotation direction for arrow but doesn't actually mention the writing . But someone posted instructions which quotes the writing to the outside. Turns out mine is on the right way anyway . I need a drink now I think.
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If you find something to read on the chain it should be fine, otherwise switch inside out.
Outside = Aussenseite
Innside = Innenseite
It's on the right way im just thinking they make something simple complicated.
Green shag carpeting is in vogue again …stay on the trail if possible.
There’s green shag carpeting under this also.
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Mcharza
E*POWAH BOSS
First proper ride this spring. Trails in good condition and in good company. We almost got lost.
Really shouldn't be talking about intercourse on this forum. But I suppose a shag is a shag whatever the colour .Green shag carpeting is in vogue again …stay on the trail if possible.
There’s green shag carpeting under this also.
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Interesting but im trying to get away from that grades . Not hairy scary but I wouldn't want to crash there.
Now I’ve got it! I need to watch Austin Powers again …probably be funnier after the 8th time.
Armor11
Active member
Took in some views today.
Shagadelic baby hahaNow I’ve got it! I need to watch Austin Powers again …probably be funnier after the 8th time.
RebornRider
Well-known member
Spring rain always means new downed trees in the park where I regularly ride. I need to learn how to bunny hop this thing!
Nice... I hope it was everything an more! Is that the Delta Water Shed?
That it was, good eye. Always found it a good place for the first ride of the season or the first ride on a new bike.
Bad-Latitude
Active member
Pictures don’t do this trail justice with how steep, off camber loose and chunky it is.
steve_sordy
Wedding Crasher
Not according to the long-range weather forecast! It looks like there is a conveyor belt out in the Atlantic bringing an endless supply of rain for as far ahead as can be seen. It will still be raining in the Summer, but at least it will be warm!After a week of rain we got a dry one today. Heavy rain the morn again. Will it ever end.
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Mcharza
E*POWAH BOSS
Still better than ours. We got approx. 10 cm of new snow and more is promised for tomorrowAfter a week of rain we got a dry one today. Heavy rain the morn again. Will it ever end
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Well you are in Finland mate.Still better than ours. We got approx. 10 cm of new snow and more is promised for tomorrow
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