Next to the tires, the chain is the most likely part to wear out. It has to deal with a lot of stress, and even when properly maintained, it won’t last forever.
Once it is worn out, you will need to replace it. Replacing a chain, or installing a chain on a new bike, isn’t that hard, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the chain is sized, broken, and installed properly.
Here are some bicycle chain repair tutorials to help you out:
Chain Replacement And Repair – Good diagrams and general info about bicycle chains and repair.
How to Replace a Chain – How to remove your old chain and install a new one.
How To Use a Chain Tool To Break a Chain – You need a chain tool to break the new chain. Here’s how to use it.
How To Use a Quick Release Chain Link – This is the easy part, but it can be tricky sometimes.
How To Calculate Chain Length – make sure you size the chain properly so it’s not too long or too short.
Filed under: Basic Bike Repair | Tagged: bicycle chain, bike chain, chain breaker, drivetrain
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