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alf lemmy.ml alf@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2020-11-29
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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.

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0x0f piefed.social 0x0f@piefed.social
Joined: 2026-01-14
#2 · Quote Reply

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.

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alf lemmy.ml alf@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2020-11-29
#3 · Quote Reply

Thank you! I guess I’ll change it asap then.

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Renorc lemmy.world Renorc@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-22
#4 · (edited) Quote Reply

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:

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alf lemmy.ml alf@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2020-11-29
#5 · Quote Reply

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:

Good eye! I wouldn’t have noticed. That seems problematic. Does that imply I should get new wheels?

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Renorc lemmy.world Renorc@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-22
#6 · Quote Reply

Good eye! I wouldn’t have noticed. That seems problematic. Does that imply I should get new wheels?

I can’t say from the pictures but definitely give them a thorough inspection. Clean them until spotless then take a good look.

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dual_sport_dork 🐧🗡️ Moderator dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-20
#7 · Quote Reply

That trucker is definitely toast. Time for replacement.

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setVeryLoud(true); lemmy.ca isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2023-04-19
#8 · Quote Reply

That trucker is definitely toast. Time for replacement.

Overdue, I would say.

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TerraRoot sh.itjust.works TerraRoot@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-06-19
#9 · Quote Reply

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:

I don't think that's a crack, seems like a comstar style wheel, so that's probably just where the two pieces meet.

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Treczoks lemmy.world Treczoks@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-09
#10 · Quote Reply

That's done for. Time to change both gears nd the chain.

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SaveTheTuaHawk lemmy.ca SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2025-03-07
#11 · Quote Reply

Way over due. Change both sprockets and chain.

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wr2623 midwest.social wr2623@midwest.social
Joined: 2024-06-28
#12 · Quote Reply

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.

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