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Just noticed Lidl getting these air pump cushioned saddles in next week. http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=15509&ar=11

I've gone for a Gel saddle cover from Lidl and find it really makes a difference.

Ooh dear, not what I wanted to hear !! How far over-volting was there being done on average?

Yes I've got one like that which sounds like a constant jet engine when charging. I presume when the red light turns green and the fan goes off then take the battery off and use it.

I like the idea of having 2 chains on the go to quickly swap, is there an alternative to petrol for the cleaning/degreasing though, and do you chainscrub it first or just stick it straight in all gunked up?

Having decided to continue with my worn chain I took a closer look at the whole drive chain in action and can clearly see the grooves are worn on that small cog No7 and the front pedal cog where the chain is not sitting central in the grooves and the grooves are elongated a tad. So I decided to...

So the 0.06 could be for 0.06mm wider chain which could account for extra thicknesses of nickel plating for the extra shinyness maybe.

Any idea what the difference is between the KMC X8.93 and X8.99 ?

Oh I see, you learn something new everyday, mine is square taper. The creaking seems to be gone for the moment.

Good point. Found the new chain was 2 links longer so removed them, tried it again but still slips on that 7th gear. Was worth the try though.

It gets worse. I have fitted the new chain and now I get an occasional slipping on the small cog next to the smallest which suggests the gears worn too. So I am going to continue running with the old chain (well oiled) until that starts slipping or giving problems and let you know how long that...

The thing which got me checking my chain was trying to find a creaking sound when pedalling, I went to clean/lube it and noticed the small rings inside the chain/between the links look loose but there is no cog slipping and gear change is nice and smooth. For now just for quickness I've ordered...

I followed the measuring instructions in this video. Some chains say 'compatible HG' and some don't, I don't know what HG is but if I ended up with one of those would it do? I will have a browse through that KMCchain website too and have a look at that X series chains.

At about 4000 miles I've decided to check my chain for wear using the measuring trick with a 12" rule and find my chain is about 1/2 the rivet dia longer which according to the info I can find suggests it need replacing. I was hoping to get at least 5000 miles(1 year) out of it. My bike spec...

I like the 'drag and drop' feature on the 'more options' too. Nice find.

Thanks for the reply's. I am sure the upload a file option wasn't there yesterday or maybe I was just too tired and didn't have my glasses on !

How do you insert a pic off your PC into a post? The 'image' button ask's me for a URL. I am sure there used to be a browse for pic function.

SportsDirect had some well priced 'Gelert' very light and breathable overtrousers-£10 and jackets-£15 in at the weekend, I may be tempted to try when I renew.

Thinking about it, I have had one connector become slightly disconnected once,

Thanks for the info, I will check how hot they get after a 10 mile run, I don't like the look of Saneagles wires but I am at 1/3 less amps