Should I replace this chainring?

Posted on Mon 14th, February 2011

• #1

Thomas_M

Last weekend I bought a new (used) fixed gear bike. Previous owner said the Pake cranks are around 18 months old, I guess this is just the stock chainring:

In doubt, and need a second opinion on the state of the chainring, does it need replacement?

Cheers
\T
• #2

31trum

yes
• #3

benjam

What are you worried about? Wrecking a chain, losing a tooth or it shearing in half? Looks like it's got a fair bit of wear but just test it on a quiet road with a helmet on and see how it feels.

If you have the cash though, a new chainring would never be left too long.
• #4

peter_v

check your chain, too. if it is worn and not replaced, you could face having to buy another whitin a couple of 100 miles
• #5

Polky

relevant:
http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
has pics of worn chains and chainrings...
• #6

Thomas_M

The bike feels ok to ride so far, so not exactly worried. Just thought the chainring looked a bit worn, and wanted to get my assumption confirmed.

Will replace both chain and cog as well

Thanks for the quick replies
\T
• #7

benjam

they all wear each other so effective changing out the lot will be a good decision but, tbh ride it until it breaks if you've not go the dorrah.

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