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DougBikesCLE on February 13, 2025 1:41 am That’s beyond worn. The outer can be replaced easily enough.
pmschwartz on February 13, 2025 1:42 am https://road.cc/content/feature/when-replace-your-jockey-wheels-281959
Particular_Spare_176 on February 13, 2025 2:08 am Worn wheel > less friction > more fast. Keep riding it until your chain runs on the metal. Metal on metal > sparks. Sparks > even more fast.
Nike_486DX on February 13, 2025 2:10 am Not sure if its just a lighting effect, but it appears to be off center. How much bearing/bushing play does it have?
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If it’s noisy, replace it. If not, don’t. They’re cheap.
That’s beyond worn. The outer can be replaced easily enough.
No, ride it till it’s completely round
https://road.cc/content/feature/when-replace-your-jockey-wheels-281959
Ride it until nothings left
Worn wheel > less friction > more fast. Keep riding it until your chain runs on the metal. Metal on metal > sparks.
Sparks > even more fast.
Not sure if its just a lighting effect, but it appears to be off center. How much bearing/bushing play does it have?
20k ?
Replace. The derailment process will go better
How many miles? All of them. All the miles.
Just getting dialed in, good job
Yes and many miles or a very dry chain.