I think my sprocket is getting a bit worn and need to be changed, but I’m looking for a second opinion. It doesn’t have the «shark fins» I’ve been reading about, but the sprocket fins look a bit thin and worn.
Would appreciate someone’s opinion it.
Looking for opinion on my sprocket
11 Comments
0x0f@piefed.social · 21 pts · 83d
They're definitely worn, you can see the valleys are getting elongated and the peaks are getting thinner. I always found it helpful to find a picture of a brand new sprocket to compare with.
Renorc@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 83d
If you can, it’s best to replace both front and rear sprockets and chain together.
Also, give your wheel a good inspection. It looks like cracks have formed near the visible bolts:
TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 82d
I don't think that's a crack, seems like a comstar style wheel, so that's probably just where the two pieces meet.
alf@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 82d
Good eye! I wouldn’t have noticed. That seems problematic. Does that imply I should get new wheels?
Renorc@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 82d
I can’t say from the pictures but definitely give them a thorough inspection. Clean them until spotless then take a good look.
dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 82d
That trucker is definitely toast. Time for replacement.
isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 82d
Overdue, I would say.
alf@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 83d
Thank you! I guess I’ll change it asap then.
Treczoks@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 82d
That's done for. Time to change both gears nd the chain.
SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 82d
Way over due. Change both sprockets and chain.
wr2623@midwest.social · 1 pts · 78d
Is the chain anywhere near needing replacing (any stiff links)? Usually you wouldn't change the sprocket until the chain needs to be replaced.
I think I have read in the past that you should always do them both because as the chain stretches the sprocket tends to wear to match the stretch, but I have reused sprockets without any problems.
Anyways it looks fine to me.