chain

Chain friction in systems with oversized pulley wheels, and more solutions for mounting a rear rack on a carbon frame.

How to calculate chain tension, and how it relates to power output and gearing.

VeloNews' technical expert talks about drivetrain alignment and more about how to diminish wrist pain when riding.

Why to use a chain gauge to measure bicycle chain wear, when you can use a ruler instead.

More discussion about measuring chain wear, and the correct way to align chainrings.

Take the guesswork out of chain stretch, and be scientific about drivetrain wear.

Lennard Zinn conducted durability tests on the 13 most popular 11-speed chains. Zinn found the strongest (and the weakest) chains, and produced a cost-analysis chart for grading them.

Connex is hoping you'll branch out when you need a replacement and opt for its product. But is the price worth it?

Installing a new chain? Be sure to get the length right with these tips

This week, Lennard Zinn answers readers' questions about the size of cassettes and cranks, rubbing chains, and more

Lennard Zinn answers readers' questions about swapping out chainrings, dealing with chain rub, and more in this week's Technical FAQ

Nick Legan answers reader questions on replacing worn rims, a unique chain holder for bike washing and aero whiskers

Is it worth having a few extra links in your chain?

Yello Lube is a green product that gets the job done

Lennard answers some less frequently asked questions on fixie chain tension and spoke-thread myths

The chain is often considered the most important part of your bike. Make sure it is firing on all cylinders as Singletrack.com's Lennard Zinn explains how to fix a stiff chain link.

Lennard Zinn takes a new look at the old problem of brake chatter in cyclocross.

A reader makes a minor change to his drivetrain and experiences a whole new set of problems. Is there a simple solution? Lennard Zinn thinks so.

Lennard Zinn gets a heads up from a reader about some earlier advice.

A reader asks about possible fork damage after a close encounter of the low clearance kind.