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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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Installed right...no problem. (I prefer Rivet link) time is truly pissing
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Thanks again for the replies here, I'm still finding the posts useful (esp Mollydog's photos). I have a question though MD, on the bottom of your photo, is the black handled item the re-threader thingy for tubes? What are the two 'needly' things below that?

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I'll explain everything in the pic.
It's technique, not technical.
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Thanks. I'll pack my tubes then!
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Hi Chris i've also used the funny needly things and can say that the trick is lots of glue and a bit of practice, there great, i am planning a trip up to the top of cape york (australia) at the end of this month and there a must if you are using tubless.

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On the subject of chains (and chain breakers) how long would you 'expect' a chain to last? I know it depends etc, but in my case I'm running a new DID X-ring 520 chain. Most of it may be in African dust, on the trip from England to South Africa (then back up the other side). Would you expect my chain will need replacing part way down to SA, or is it likely to last the full c10-12k miles???

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With regular attention (daily) it should last. Best oil to use is hypoid gear oil 80/90w, but any oil is better than none. I used to mark a spot on my chain with white paint (tippex works but needs re-applying) , this gives you a reference mark (bit anal, but it worked for me) for when you apply the oil, otherwise you could keep spinning it round forever.
A old toothbrush is good for spreading the oil round the rollers after you have applied it, and also for giving the chain a clean
If on your travels you can get some paraffin (I have used diesel, when I have to), give the chain a clean with it, pour some on a rag and spin the back wheel whilst gripping the chain with the rag in the palm of your hand, messy but effective, latex gloves help Look after it, and it will look after you


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With regular attention (daily) it should last. Best oil to use is hypoid gear oil 80/90w, but any oil is better than none.
Oil + sand = grinding pate.

For sand - all you want is a cleaner like kerosene .. WD40 is kero + a light oil and is easy to carry ...

For clean road work I cary one of them spary cans for lubing O ring chains.. lasts a long time and is easy to carry .... one can of WD40 haose calmped to teh rack on one side - the other side carries the chain lube .. bit of black cantact plastic to 'hide' it and your away.

Oh .. for those with lots of money and after weight reductions - someone makes ti adjustable spanners .. !
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