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Message: [QUOTE="RoostRider, post: 820379, member: 55603"] A lot can be told by your chain stretch and how pointy your sprocket teeth are. The chain should not stretch beyond the adjusters (if proper chain length is used to start with). If it does, it should be replaced. Don't pull links to get 'more' out of your chain, unless you are willing to deal with a broken chain on the trail. The sprocket teeth should be symetrical, the less symetrical they are, the more they are worn, the pointier they are, the more they are worn. You will notice the teeth wearing in the direction the chain pulls on it. I guess realisticly you can use the sprocket until the chain begins to slip on it. It degrades very quickly from there. But, you will never get that chance if you use proper chain tension and replace both the chain and sprockets at the same time, as you should. The sprocket will usualy show considerable wear, but will not be slipping the chain by the time the chain is ready to be replaced. I suggest going with steel all the way. Unless you race. The steel is heavier (unsprung) weight, which 'may' make a difference in a timed event, but it is considerably more durable. That all being said, I have 'milked' the bageebus out of sprockets and chains when I didn't have the cash for new ones, but that didn't surpress my desire to ride. Eventually you have to play the clutch reeeaaaaalll gentle.... lol... I don't suggest this though. I was being foolish (read young) and I really could afford to walk home if it broke. (that and it might take other parts with it when/if it goes) Good luck [/QUOTE]

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