How To Replace A Bike Chain Link

How to replace a bicycle chain.
How to replace a bike chain link. Fortunately the process is pretty simple simon shows you how. This article covers the various tools and methods for determining when to replace a bicycle chain. If it has a quick link a two piece link that can be squeezed. On a side note i ve wrote a review on a kmc chain recently which you can check out here.
Replacement pin or master link. You ll want to put some slack into the chain to make it easier to extract the link. To do this simply put the chain on the smallest cog at the back and the smallest ring at the front. How to replace a bike chain in eight steps 1.
A chain wear checker. To replace your bike chain you ll need the following tools. Using the chain splitter push one of the pins out of the lower stretch of chain or undo the quick link if one is installed. How to take out a quick link master link ok before we start.
This video will walk you through each step of chain replacement including checking removing the old chain sizing and routing the new chain and connecting the chain using a connecting rivet or. Once you ve extracted the pin carefully remove the chain from the bike. First jettison the old chain. When to replace a worn chain knowing when to replace your chain is an important aspect of bicycle maintenance that can help extend the life of components and maintain optimal drivetrain performance.
The chain wear checker. Remove the old chain. If the wear is above 0 75 the chain needs replacing. New chains will come with either a new pin or a specialized link called a master link to connect the two ends of the chain together.
If you are repairing an existing chain you can buy replacement pins or master links separately they should be compatible with your chain speed and brand.