chain snapped and gone!

[steve_g_as_guest]

hi
had my a-bike form oct 01 2007 the chain snapped and has been lost on the road somewhere...it's the smaller chain from the pedal crank not the final drive chain on the wheel...

i've only had this for a few weeks and have ridden around 130miles in total commuting back n forth to work

is chains snapping a known thing on the a-bike and would it be covered by warranty as it's not even 8 weeks old?

i'll email mayhem about this but i do not know of any bike dealer who can fix it...Halfords were not interested for example...

i live near to leicester and nottingham so if anyone knows of a cycle repair shop who WOULD be able to fix it then please post here or email me!

steve g

[newcross]

Hi, as far as I know, none of bike shops in UK is happy to see a customer bringing A-bike for repair. However, if we bring a part of it which they are familiar with, that's a whole different story. So, in this case, you just need to buy a chain from a shop and ask the shop to shoten it for you.

What you need to get is

A chain for 8-speed (1/8 is the one A-bike uses, but narrower 3/32 can also be equipped I believe.)

then shorten it according to the pic below. It's best to print it out and show it to the shop.



Of course, all these are only possible if you are willing to open A-bike's gear box and put the chain back by yourself. If not, I recommend you to phone Mayhem instead of e-mailing them.

[newcross]

I hope your problem isn't caused by mid-cog breakage like Amuro experienced.
http://www.abikecentral.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=635

[cresshead]

thanks for the info...i'll give them a call on monday

[Guest]

just spoke to them on the phone, they're having it picked up tomorrow
so should be back on the road in a week or so