New chain and sprockets question

[renxwar]

This may be a dumb question, but its something I need to ask since chains and sprockets are expensive. Do new chains have a break-in time like a clutch, or once its on is it good to go?

[mikeydigital]

Originally Posted by renxwar

This may be a dumb question, but its something I need to ask since chains and sprockets are expensive. Do new chains have a break-in time like a clutch, or once its on is it good to go?

Once it's on, it's good to go. Just be aware that when it's new, it'll stretch fairly quickly. Make sure to keep up with the adjustment on it. Eventually it'll settle into the regular stretch pattern.
A side note, make sure to loosen the bolts on your sprockets BEFORE removing your rear wheel and chain. It's much easier to do with an impact, but you can throw a 2x4 through the rear wheel to brace it if you need to do it with a ratchet. Good luck!

Also, there aren't any dumb questions, only dumb people who can't give you a straight answer.

Mike