A week or more ago I replaced the chain on the Sequoia, in which there was muchly merrye playing in ye bushes. Now it was time for the Pacer, whose chain was in far better condition but still displaying about 1% wear according to the chain wear tool. The first task was to get a chain, so off I went (on Sequoia) to Psyclewerx. Closing early. So try Bike UK just down the road: by appointment only. Okay, how about Mud Dock? Closed for the duration. So I go home, passing Evans on the way (closed, didn't bother to check for notices) and, oh what's this? The little LBS on Stokes Croft, whose name I don't even know, is open and yes, they have 9-speed KMC.
So, four shops to get one chain. Well what do you expect if you go shopping on Easter Saturday afternoon?
And it did give me the opportunity to ride down Park Street without having to touch the brakes, as well as some quaxing (including hot cross buns).
Then I fitted the new chain, added a couple of links back in (
), checked everything worked and then – broke my Park Tool chain tool.
Theoretically I can get a new nib or whatever that bit's called. I haven't checked yet for availability or price...