Have you broken a chain?

[6zfshdb]

I carry a cell phone but even east of the Mississippi I am frequently out of cell phone service. I'm thinking of carrying a Garmin Inreach with sattellite service

I subscribed to Inreach last season. Since then, I've ridden some pretty remote trails with no cell service but so far, I haven't found a single spot with no Inreach coverage.

I have a basic service plan for $12/mo which can be suspended during the off season. IMO, it's well worth the cost considering the peace of mind it provides.

 

[Djangodog]

I have broken two chains. One was on a road bike and not a catastrophic failure, (I had about 3,000 miles on the chain. It was regularly cleaned and greased and was still within the limits of my Park chain stretch gage). The other was on a mountain bike going up a steep hill out of saddle, (jammed my knee and had a nasty crash going backwards down the steep hill). The mileage wasn’t high on the mountain bike chain and it was also well maintained. I carry a chain tool, so neither incident left me stranded, but one left me pretty banged up. A chain is of course only as strong as it’s weakest link.

 

[ChezCheese:)]

I'm not saying I've never broken a chain, because I wouldn't want to jinx it, so I ain't sayin' it, and you didn't hear it from me.

And all you folks who put down in writing here that you never have, well, y'all better knock on wood right now!

 

[Garyy]

With a split link chain, use needle-nose pliers as a bicycle chain breaker. Position the jaws to rest on the pin and locking faceplate. Apply force to the pliers for the locking plate to slide off effortlessly.

 

[ChezCheese:)]

Have not broken a chain by it failing, but once as I was riding, the chain slipped off the front sprocket/gear/whatchacallit, and managed to get caught near the center of the crank in such a way that I could not free it without busting open the chain. After walking it home 1/2 a mile, of course.

 

[6zfshdb]

That's the advantage of a rear hub motor & throttle. You won't get stranded by a broken chain.

 

[fooferdoggie]

That's the advantage of a rear hub motor & throttle. You won't get stranded by a broken chain.

yet it takes only a quick link to fix the broken chain. the worst argument for a throttle.

 

[6zfshdb]

yet it takes only a quick link to fix the broken chain. the worst argument for a throttle.

Not if it's damaged like in post #25.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I think I broke a chain only two times.

First time happened soon after I bought my hub-motor e-bike. The drivetrain was not adjusted and that (I think) was the reason of breaking the chain. No, you do not need the throttle. It is enough to pedal the hub-motor e-bike to ride; PAS does the work.

The second time happened at the end of my long ride on the Vado. I was lucky it happened at the finish line! It is very rare to maim the chain; it is a single link that breaks. I carry a chain breaker for my longer rides, and a quick link.

 

[fooferdoggie]

Not if it's damaged like in post #25.

and if the throttle drains the battery too soon? if the spokes break on that poorly built wheel? throttles dont make bikes more reliable. bikes are reliable if they are decent quality and well maintained.

 

[Gionnirocket]

and if the throttle drains the battery too soon? if the spokes break on that poorly built wheel? throttles dont make bikes more reliable. bikes are reliable if they are decent quality and well maintained.

 

[None]

Yes, I've broken a few chains, fixing them is not a big deal if you have the tools & knowledge.

Sometimes, chain is not the problem:

 

[Gionnirocket]

Yes, I've broken a few chains, fixing them is not a big deal if you have the tools & knowledge.

Sometimes, chain is not the problem:

You're not allowed to play with my toys!

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Yes, I've broken a few chains, fixing them is not a big deal if you have the tools & knowledge.

Sometimes, chain is not the problem:

Is it fair to say that you're kinda hard on drivetrains?

 

[None]

I never said I did those.. just they are possible drivetrain problems.. the chain is not the only item the mid-drive motor rely on for the ebike to be operational.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I never said I did those.. just they are possible drivetrain problems.. the chain is not the only item the mid-drive motor rely on for the ebike to be operational.

The cases you demonstrated are exceptionally rare. I do not think those are the result of the drivetrain work. Frames of bikes break, too.

 

[AHicks]

and if the throttle drains the battery too soon? if the spokes break on that poorly built wheel? throttles dont make bikes more reliable. bikes are reliable if they are decent quality and well maintained.

Please, let's not start one of your stubborn arguments based on nonsense logic.....

If ANYTHING lets go in a mid drive drive train, without repairs, you are dead in the water. A hub drive, including one with a total electrical or drive line failure, can proceed - WITHOUT need for repair......

Throttles, on either type, are totally irrelevant.....

 

[None]

The cases you demonstrated are exceptionally rare. I do not think those are the result of the drivetrain work. Frames of bikes break, too.

Maybe they are "exceptionally rare" to you, but not to everyone else.
I live near a ski resort with DH & eMTB rentals, drivetrain failure are common weekly occurrences, frame failures, too.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

DH & eMTB

This. Drivetrain are damaged because of bike misuse. It is not that the chainring snaps because excessive stress was applied to it but because the ring hit a rock.

 

[None]

This. Drivetrain are damaged because of bike misuse. It is not that the chainring snaps because excessive stress was applied to it but because the ring hit a rock.

Whatever you say, genius.