How To Replace A Bike Chain

Pick up the chain tool again and unscrew the handle a.

How to replace a bike chain. It s much cheaper to replace a chain than a cassette or chainrings. Facing the bike from the drive side push the pin into the chain to hold it together. 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. Fortunately the process is pretty simple simon shows you how.

Measure your replacement chain. To keep your components in good shape you ll need to replace your chain periodically. Plus other chain maintenance tips. You can also use the following information when repairing or shortening an existing bike chain.

Count the number of links if your new chain is longer than the old. The chain on your bike wears out over time and eventually you ll have to replace it. A stretched chain expedites wear on your bike s cassette and chainrings so it s a good idea to replace your chain when you notice significant stretch or every 750 to 1 000 miles. It s important that you only use the kind of chain intended for your bike.

Hang your old bike chain so it dangles freely and do the same with your new chain beside the old one. 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. In this video we show you how to remove your old chain insert a new chain. For example an 11 speed bike will use an 11 speed chain.