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ABBEY TOOLS LATERAL AND LINEAR CHAIN WEAR TOOL Chain wear has become a little more complicated ever since 1x drivetrains have gained popularity. These drivetrains are designed to cross chain, something most of us were taught to avoid when we started riding bikes as a serious endeavor. Add to that the variables that flat top chains have brought into the market with their larger rollers and things got pretty messy. Problem is, everyone is ignoring these small but significant issues. What are the issues with measuring chain wear? Well there's a couple of them, the biggest is the diameter difference of SRAM's flat top chains found on most of their modern drivetrains. The rollers on these chains are .010" (.254mm). Now that doesn't sound like a lot but when you do the math to convert that to a percentage of wear over 5 links that's a .2% difference. When we're replacing chains between .5-.7% of wear that .2% can easily be the difference between replacing just a chain and and entire drivetrain. But wait, there's MORE! Most chain wear tools currently on the market are laser cut metal. This is a pretty cool process that's great for making sheet metal parts, problem is the accuracy of this process isn't great at +/-.010" (.254mm). If you add the error of the tool itself to the roller variable it's possible to double the error of the tool. The Abbey Chain Wear Plate is our latest application of precision to cycling tools. We set out to not only build a tool that handled the variance of roller diameter when measuring chain wear but also measure lateral wear, something nobody's bothered to do, until now. Linear wear or stretch as it's commonly called is measured by locating both sides of the roller in a V shaped notch which allows us to locate the center of the roller accurately regardless of it's size. Then you line up the pin on with one of 5 holes on the opposite end. This also prevents roller wear from influencing the measurement. It's as simple as that. To measure lateral wear, the chain will need to be off the bike. Then simply pinch the chain against the boss and hold it vertical and see how far it sags. Anything below a 6 isn’t shifting well and a new chain will improve shifting quality. The other big thing we tackled with this tool is the accuracy of the tool itself. Most chain wear tools on the market are cut with a laser, which is a nice process that we use for parts like our Fit Kit and Stu Stick. However it's not all that accurate with the repeatability of these machines can be around +/-.010. That just isn't good enough for tools of this nature to be frank. We instead made the decision to CNC our tool from a billet to give it the durability and accuracy this tool deserves. Since we actually make these in house we also had complete control over the process and are able to hold tolerances as tight as .0002"(.005mm). Admittedly, that might be a bit overkill for the application but it's not really that difficult to do, if you actually care. |
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ABBEY
Discover Abbey's high-quality cycling tools and equipment. Precision-engineered for durability and performance, Abbey tools are trusted by professional cyclists worldwide. Enhance your bike maintenance with our reliable and durable tools. Shop now for fast and reliable NZ delivery from Hyper Ride.Aucklander's Same Day Delivery
- Live in Auckland? Get your order today with our Urgent Tonight Service.
- Cost: $19.99 (Excludes Surfboards. Surfboards go in a Van and are charged at completely different rate).
- Eligibility: Check your address here.
- Order Deadline: 2.30pm (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
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General Shipping Information
Please note that we do not deliver to PO boxes, Great Barrier Island, or the Chatham Islands.
Street Clothing and Footwear
- Cost: $9.99
- Delivery: 1-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $14.99
- Delivery: 2-3 working days within New Zealand, plus 1-3 extra days for rural areas.
- Exceptions: Surfboards, Soft Top Surfboards, Wakeboards, Waterskis, SUPs, and Bikes.
Larger Items
- Medium: $19.99 per item (Bodyboards, Board Bags, Longboard Skateboards, Moto Boots, and Moto Helmets).
- Large: $29.99 per item (Snowboards, Snowboard Packages, Kneeboards, Wakeboards, Water Skis, and Bikes).
- XLarge: $29.99 per item (Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Boards).
Auckland Central - Urgent Tonight
- Cost: $19.99 (Excludes Surfboards)
- Delivery: Orders placed between 8am-2.30pm will be delivered between 6pm-9pm on the same day.
- Area Coverage: Auckland Metro area, check your eligibility here.
- Availability: Monday to Friday.
Bulky Items (Surfboards, Roof Boxes, Large Bike Racks)
- Delivery Time: Up to 10 days based on location within New Zealand.
- Cost: Auckland $29, Rest of the North Island $69, South Island $99.
- Note: Surfboards, Roof Boxes, and Large Bike Racks require special transport arrangements.
Rural Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $9.99 for any rural delivery.
- Note: We recommend delivery to a non-rural town or workplace to avoid this surcharge.
Waiheke Island Delivery Surcharge
- Surcharge: $30 due to high courier surcharges.
- Recommendation: Consider delivering to a friend in Auckland City who can bring it out.
Additional Information
- Rural Delivery Information: Please be aware that delivery times for rural areas may vary based on the frequency of service in your specific location. Rural couriers may visit some areas once a week. To ensure accurate delivery information for your rural address, we recommend contacting your local rural courier service.
- Order Cancellations: We cannot process cancellations/Edits once an order is placed.
- Shipping Times: No weekend or public holiday shipments.
- Tracking: Email us at ridesupport@hyper.co.nz for your tracking number.
- Contact Us: Phone Support: 0800 855 788, Email: ridesupport@hyper.co.nz
Freight Companies
- Post Haste and Mainfreight for most shipments. Track your order at:
- Post Haste
- Mainfreight for bulky items.
Australia
- For shipping information on Australian orders, click here.
Please note that we do not ship surfboards or stand-up paddleboards to Australia.
Also we do not deliver to post shops and post office boxes. We require a physical business or residential delivery address.
Australia Standard Nationwide
- Cost: $19.99 + 2% import fee (may differ based on the item).
- Delivery Time: 4-6 business days. (please note this is an estimate)
At Hyper Ride, we are committed to delivering your order as swiftly as possible. All our Australian shipments are handled by Team Global Express.
Shipping Schedule
All products are dispatched during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm). Please note that our daily order cutoff time is 3 PM NZ time. Orders placed outside of business hours, during public holidays, and on weekends will be processed on the next business day, as courier companies do not operate during those times.
Tracking Your Order
Once your parcel is scanned by Team Global Express, you will automatically receive a tracking link at the email address you provided with your order. To track your shipment with Team Global Express, please visit https://www.myteamge.com/
Customs and Duty Charges
For international orders, it's essential to be aware of potential customs or import duties. These charges are applied when the parcel reaches its destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. Hyper Ride has no control over these fees and cannot predict their amount. We cannot be held responsible for any additional charges incurred, nor can we accept a return in such cases. As an established and ethical business, we do not engage in illegal practices such as marking international orders as gifts to bypass or reduce customs fees.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team at ridesupport@hyper.co.nz.
