how did you get that little node thing back inside, your video just cuts to the spot where its sticking out and you just push it into the chain. mine is NOT going in and i dont know how to set it up like that
Not only did my body survive a heart attack, but my bank account never saw the difference before or after. As far as the rest, I don't see people leaving Canada by the boat load so I guess we're doing pretty good. I know I wouldn't want to live anywhere else even though I hate winter with a passion.
Can't afford a new chain, so I'm thinking of salvaging the old one, but can't find the master link. Seriously, I'd think something like that would stick out like a sore thumb, but I don't see one! Think I just need a chaintool?
@xddorox Thanks =) I got back from checking two stores across the street (I live next to a supercenter type of thing) And neither had one =( Tomorrow though I'll go check some actual bike stores in town. Thanks for the reply!
Why do ALL of these YT videos use some kind of tool?? SPAM? I just find the pin on the master link and pop it off. Why doesn't any of these videos show how to do this?
@YTSparty Damn! You uncovered my master plan. Now I won't be able to pay off the Porsche and the kids college tuition. Yes you could use a master link, but in my opinion using the tool makes the chain cleaner and stronger. I could be wrong but that's just my opinion. Now where is that lazy butler?
@xddorox So thy still come with a master link? I can't find one on this bike I've been given, the chain is a little rusty. It is annoying that you need to buy a chain remover though, it's all money. Thanks for a helpful video though.
@MrPantone123 Buying tools is an investement. It will always pay itself back or make you money. You never sell your tools as long as you can use them.
@xddorox I agree, but I'm not sure I'll take up cycling as a serious hobby, so any tool bought has to be carefully thought out, I'll look for a master link first as I can't see a retaining pin. Thanks for the reply too.
@xddorox A chaintool is one of the basic tool for any cyclist. Buy a cheap one and keep it lubed well. It will last a very long time. I still have my cheapo $4.99 one that I keep as a spare when I can't find my good one. It's 18 years old :)
@xddorox my grandfather used that method actually :D but on 1930's bikes :D one chain ring in front, one on the back... Piece of a nail, hammer and the hard place :D...
A few extra tips: Make sure you go under the "tabs" on the rear derailler when fishing the chain through it and the chain is actually running on the small jockey wheels. Also be careful when popping a rivet that you dont actually push it all the way through or you wont be able to reconnect. #3 if you have a quicklink, use it! #4 Keep the extra links, you may need them later. #5 each time you pop a chain rivet you actually weaken the chain, so don't do it too often.
Good video i thought, I recently brought a new chain off ebay used the link tool to push it through but need to shorten it. I see by, from the video, you place the chain first around the small front crank and the last gear on the real wheel so if you measure it to clear that, it will be fine everywhere else. Thanks mate.
Thats amazing! I never knew Canadian bikes look EXCACTELY like American bikes. You even talk with the same dialect! Now I'm scared! If Canada ever attacked America, we would be in BIG trouble since we wouldnt be able to easily determine who is Canadian and who is American. WOW! Scary!
@nelson149 Tell me about it, free health care really sucks. I had a heart attack, the government paid for everything. I never got the chance to get my family into debt or bankruptcy.
@Nkatsikanis You just have to make sure that the chain doesn't rub on first wheel in the derailleur cage when coming off the second one and you are all set.
@tonytober This part of the video only "depicts" what usually happens. The real deal is so bad that I wouldn't even consider putting it in the video. Virgin ears would burn!
@Dogapsa Don't forget to jerk that link side to side after you are done. This will loosen the link. that last step is vital whenever you reconnect a chain.
The optimum way to arrive at the correct length is to have the rear mechanism at 45 degrees when the chain is on the biggest sprocket and the biggest chainwheel. This gives the shortest workable chain length which will give a lower turning weight.
Although the method described will work it will not always give the best length, which will vary depending on which gear ratios are available.
i had a chain that was so rusty once i snapped it off with my hands lol + did anyone notice that this guy used different bikes xD and i also have a question my bikes chain links are all welded together (that i can see apart from one) i still want to use my chain i just want to change the derailer i got the chain tool thing and i want to know how can i take it off when i tried to take it off i cant its stuck does anyone know how i can take it off?
@xddorox ok thanks alot for the reply lol i have to give the tool back tomorrow because its not actually mine so it looks like i will have to buy one and a new chain :( and in one bit the bike was grayish colour and some other bits it was red :P but still you explained it well
@1993gandy no i take that back about different bikes i watched the vid a bit more carfully but like i said in the other comment it was well explained xD
U don't need a link extractor, u can do it many different ways depending on how well eqiuped ur garage or shop is but that 5-10 dollar extractor just makes it's much more convenient, for every job if there is a speciality tool fr affordable price it's best to have it as it's designed to do the job with ease
how could i fix my bike without that tool or what u called chain breaker.....could you please make a video teaching how to fix it without chain breaker....thank you very much..
The number of links has nothing to do with it. You have the right chain but you might be 2 links short. I'm surprised since they usually sell them with too many links!
i have gotten a bike chain, it says on the package that it'll fit a 10-24 speed bike(mine's a 18 speed), but the old chain is 2 links longer than the new one, is it ok ???
great vid, what make of chain was that? I have a shimano chain which Ive been playing around with and its really hard to put the pins in and out without damaging the links.
Ahaha @ 1:54. Would have been funnier if you went all the way though. I appreciate you taking the time to create these videos for our own knowledge. Very helpful, 5/5.
the chain on my mountain bike is all rusty and i can't remove the chain with the chain tool what should i do, other than using a hedgeclipper to cut the chain completely?
um i dont have that chain braker. so how do i put the chain back in? and i can't find any bike shop around my way. so where else can i get my chain?........... i have a whole lotta question. do u think if i record my bike do u think u can reply back to what im doing wrong. n do u think i can use WD-30 to fix my rusted chain if i dont want to buy a new chain?
You dont want to use WD-40 (I assume thats what you meant) on a chain, WD-40 is a degreaser and you want the opposite a greased chain. You can buy a chain online for 20 bucks too, sometimes chains just gotta be replaced.
Do you need to change the sprocket on the back along with the chain due to wear? Most repair shops suggest this first. (possible extras!) In general do you find you have no problem with slippage with a new chain.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject. I wonder if the rotation direction of the new chain is indicated by the pin sticking out towards you? If I'm only reusing my old chain after removing to degrease, is it OK to reverse the chain travel, instead of using the chain tool thru the spokes, from the opposite side of the bike? Thanks.
You can mess around and try, but I would toss it and shorten the chain one link(if it doesn't affect the chain that much) or replace it with a link from a spare chain.
I pushed the link all the way out when I took off my chain (before I had seen this video, i know i know a big mistake). Is there a way to get the link back into the chain, or do I need a new one? I have the chain tool...
i am a beginner in bike stuff and the part with the correct lenghts seems a bit tricky to me. Can i just deinstall the old chain and hold it next to the new one to see the correct lenghts?
You put the chain on the smallest gear so there is no tension on it. WD40 will strip lubricants from your chain long after it's been applied. Avoid this stuff like the plague, regular motor oil is also bad for your chain since it is a magnet for dust and crap. Chain tools can be bought at your local bike shop. Wally world does sell cheapy ones, but they will last you not more than 2 chains. Spend wisely, save money, support your local business and buy a good one the first time out.
WD40 is a solvent. It dissolves grease and the chain needs grease, not the small amount of lubricant that WD40 leaves behind. But you can use it to clean the chain (tho cheaper to use degreaser).
hi, i got sumat wrong wid my bike chain..everytime i change the gear the chain always starts to make a clicking noise n sumtimes comes off..jus wondering shall i change it. ive alredy tried WD-40 but its still da sme.
You shouldn't hear a snap when you loosen them up. Just verify that the link is working properly when you do this. If the pin comes out of the link, you will have a very hard time putting it back in. Get a new link in there, a lot easier.
my chain dosent have a master link and i was wondering how i would be able to put my chain back together because i cant get the pin back into the link. can anybody help me?
You have to get some new chain pins. Got to the bike shop and tell them what you have. They're really cheap.
In reply to the vid: how about the fact that when you work it back and forth you should hear a "snap" as the new pin inserts and lines up properly with the chain?
ja\k wils
sophie4jedward 5 hours ago
great vid ,that helped me !!!
andy67922 1 month ago
@imahmud ... Because they're still bitter about 1812. Wiki: Burning_of_Washington and find out why the White House is that colour.
foxtowerphotography 1 month ago
how did you get that little node thing back inside, your video just cuts to the spot where its sticking out and you just push it into the chain. mine is NOT going in and i dont know how to set it up like that
neravarincarnate 2 months ago
oh god, it wasnt supposed to come out D: what do i do now? do i need a new chain again?
neravarincarnate 2 months ago
Thank you so much for this wonderful video...fixed my chain :)
helloshalabh 2 months ago
Not only did my body survive a heart attack, but my bank account never saw the difference before or after. As far as the rest, I don't see people leaving Canada by the boat load so I guess we're doing pretty good. I know I wouldn't want to live anywhere else even though I hate winter with a passion.
Peace
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 months ago
can't find that tool anywhere, in the end I used a drill to drill the old bolt thing and put a pop rivet in its place
Getbent97 3 months ago
Thanks for the video, well explained.
Also, have a question : are you from quebec? Est-ce que j'ai reconnu un accent? :P
fl260 3 months ago
@fl260 Bin certain. :)
xddorox 3 months ago
Brill video!
rafpilot 4 months ago
Fantastic video. I love how you don't take yourself too seriously... especially the lack of anger management in the middle. Nice touch!
akj375 5 months ago 2
@akj375 Thanks, I try to keep it fun as well as informative.
xddorox 5 months ago
Can't afford a new chain, so I'm thinking of salvaging the old one, but can't find the master link. Seriously, I'd think something like that would stick out like a sore thumb, but I don't see one! Think I just need a chaintool?
Mattecarshop 5 months ago
@Mattecarshop Most chains in my experience don't have a master link. A chaintool is a must in my opinion.
Gerry
xddorox 5 months ago
@xddorox Thanks =) I got back from checking two stores across the street (I live next to a supercenter type of thing) And neither had one =( Tomorrow though I'll go check some actual bike stores in town. Thanks for the reply!
Mattecarshop 5 months ago
You saved my life!!!!! Thank you so much for making it easy to understand unlike the other how-to videos.
Varonicide 5 months ago
@Varonicide Were you being chased by Zombies at the time? I'm just glad I could help.
Gerry :)
xddorox 5 months ago
Nice guy, great tutorial, you rock !
DexVil 5 months ago
@DexVil Thanks :)
xddorox 5 months ago
Why do ALL of these YT videos use some kind of tool?? SPAM? I just find the pin on the master link and pop it off. Why doesn't any of these videos show how to do this?
Again, I think you're trying to sell some tool.
YTSparty 5 months ago
@YTSparty Damn! You uncovered my master plan. Now I won't be able to pay off the Porsche and the kids college tuition. Yes you could use a master link, but in my opinion using the tool makes the chain cleaner and stronger. I could be wrong but that's just my opinion. Now where is that lazy butler?
xddorox 5 months ago
@xddorox So thy still come with a master link? I can't find one on this bike I've been given, the chain is a little rusty. It is annoying that you need to buy a chain remover though, it's all money. Thanks for a helpful video though.
MrPantone123 5 months ago
@MrPantone123 Buying tools is an investement. It will always pay itself back or make you money. You never sell your tools as long as you can use them.
xddorox 5 months ago
@xddorox I agree, but I'm not sure I'll take up cycling as a serious hobby, so any tool bought has to be carefully thought out, I'll look for a master link first as I can't see a retaining pin. Thanks for the reply too.
MrPantone123 5 months ago
@xddorox A chaintool is one of the basic tool for any cyclist. Buy a cheap one and keep it lubed well. It will last a very long time. I still have my cheapo $4.99 one that I keep as a spare when I can't find my good one. It's 18 years old :)
xddorox 5 months ago
If you're that bothered get a quick release chain
cantycuriousyellow 5 months ago
what if i dont have the tools that you used to put the chain together, what could i use?
mmyyddddd 7 months ago
@mmyyddddd Some people have used a nail and hammer. I've never tried it myself.
xddorox 7 months ago
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GrendelPL 6 months ago
@xddorox my grandfather used that method actually :D but on 1930's bikes :D one chain ring in front, one on the back... Piece of a nail, hammer and the hard place :D...
GrendelPL 6 months ago
@GrendelPL Thank you for sharing that with us. Now we know it is possible.
Gerry :)
xddorox 5 months ago
just go to the next bike shop and buy - the price can be between 10 - 40 USD wherewer ... i bought in Tesco for 3 EUR, but i live in Slovakia :-)
1972Lubos 6 months ago
this is NOT how you measure your chain length
TheRdrage 7 months ago
@TheRdrage sounds like you went to bicycle college
topsy420 7 months ago
minec keeps breaking,any tips?
zakamooza 7 months ago
@zakamooza It needs to be replaced.
xddorox 7 months ago
thake 5
drexmovie 7 months ago
OMG im looking for the background music since 1987 lmfao what is it pleas haha
BillieJean900 8 months ago
@BillieJean900 Take Five
xddorox 8 months ago
@xddorox thnx mate ))
BillieJean900 8 months ago
@BillieJean900 Take Five by the Dave Brubeck Quartet from 1961. There's a video for it on youtube which features a pretty cool drum solo.
mobzapper 8 months ago
@mobzapper oh thnx xD i heard it first time on a tape lol and had no idea who sing lol
BillieJean900 8 months ago
@BillieJean900 Your welcome. I hope you enjoyed the video.
mobzapper 8 months ago
@BillieJean900 you could just use track id
zakamooza 7 months ago
@zakamooza not working xD
BillieJean900 7 months ago
A few extra tips: Make sure you go under the "tabs" on the rear derailler when fishing the chain through it and the chain is actually running on the small jockey wheels. Also be careful when popping a rivet that you dont actually push it all the way through or you wont be able to reconnect. #3 if you have a quicklink, use it! #4 Keep the extra links, you may need them later. #5 each time you pop a chain rivet you actually weaken the chain, so don't do it too often.
totoroben 8 months ago
Good video i thought, I recently brought a new chain off ebay used the link tool to push it through but need to shorten it. I see by, from the video, you place the chain first around the small front crank and the last gear on the real wheel so if you measure it to clear that, it will be fine everywhere else. Thanks mate.
cdmharley 8 months ago
Thats amazing! I never knew Canadian bikes look EXCACTELY like American bikes. You even talk with the same dialect! Now I'm scared! If Canada ever attacked America, we would be in BIG trouble since we wouldnt be able to easily determine who is Canadian and who is American. WOW! Scary!
nyczumazooma 9 months ago 2
@nyczumazooma Don't worry about an invasion. We wouldn't want to hurt you guys with free health care.
Gerry ;)
xddorox 9 months ago 7
@xddorox lol why do the Americans always talk about invasion?
imahmud 8 months ago
@xddorox Free health care?! Good thing we don't have that in Amer.....damn it.
nelson149 8 months ago
@nelson149 Tell me about it, free health care really sucks. I had a heart attack, the government paid for everything. I never got the chance to get my family into debt or bankruptcy.
xddorox 8 months ago
@xddorox Ugh, that's horrible. You haven't lived until you've suffered a foreclosure.
nelson149 8 months ago
Take Five to remove your chain!
Taisa0Naum 9 months ago
im buying a red chain for my bike, guna be sick
maincourseistoocool 9 months ago
Done! Thx so much for your help. V helpful video. Salut!
foxtowerproductions 9 months ago
im trying this but my i have problems linking the two ends of the chain because the back derailer is pulling the chain away, any tips?
HariltonMW2 9 months ago
i did same thing with the link pin :P but yesterday my chain link bent and i nearly fell on my face :D
now i have 3 missing KMC links on it ;D
popo981 11 months ago
Ha ha ha..that peace of crap made me smile..he he..thank you for uploading this video. Time to change my chain today.
GHEORGHEIONUT 11 months ago
Your technique was amazing. Especially the removal of old chain ;)
CyReNiUsX 11 months ago
lol
KillaUsman786 11 months ago
This helped me to make my Giant Boulder a single speed :3
YeahFrenchy 1 year ago
Nice mate :) how did you figure out you need that much tension in the derailer?
Nkatsikanis 1 year ago
@Nkatsikanis You just have to make sure that the chain doesn't rub on first wheel in the derailleur cage when coming off the second one and you are all set.
Gerry
xddorox 1 year ago
this son is called Take Five. It is a jazz standard. Really good song.
ttal 1 year ago
hahaha 1:50
turbotonic27 1 year ago
OH THAT PEACE OF CRAP !!! 1:50 Please thumbs up if that highered your moral.
tonytober 1 year ago 37
@tonytober This part of the video only "depicts" what usually happens. The real deal is so bad that I wouldn't even consider putting it in the video. Virgin ears would burn!
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
@Dogapsa Don't forget to jerk that link side to side after you are done. This will loosen the link. that last step is vital whenever you reconnect a chain.
Gerry
xddorox 1 year ago
Thanks a ton just what I needeed
local378 1 year ago
Me salvaste la vida amigo gracias, pero ahora prueba a acerlo sin herramientas sin tallercito de ese moderno
NAVA61086 1 year ago
@NAVA61086 eres bienvenido. Trate de empujar el pasador de cadena con un martillo y un clavo.
xddorox 1 year ago
I like the way to remove an old chain :-D
Refengineer 1 year ago
Exelentt!!!!!
Seralejandro 1 year ago
The optimum way to arrive at the correct length is to have the rear mechanism at 45 degrees when the chain is on the biggest sprocket and the biggest chainwheel. This gives the shortest workable chain length which will give a lower turning weight.
Although the method described will work it will not always give the best length, which will vary depending on which gear ratios are available.
PositiveChristian 1 year ago
What is the name of the song playing in the background? A local jazz band plays that on occasion.
tmoore121 1 year ago
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PositiveChristian 1 year ago
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PositiveChristian 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
@tmoore121 It's called "Take Five"
PositiveChristian 1 year ago
i just cant put the pin in... like in 3:03
Does the fact that the chain is the one i removed from an older bike matter?
Maybe the holes are different...
Any hint?
nasosiason 1 year ago
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nasosiason 1 year ago
whats the name of the thing that u use to cut the chain
elprofeta809music 1 year ago
where can i buy that chain tool?
slipknotbaaam 1 year ago
@slipknotbaaam At your local bike shop or look up Park Tools online for the closest retailer.
xddorox 1 year ago
@slipknotbaaam Try amazon.com
toenail37 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS GUY!! 1:50 THE BEST!
QWILDER 1 year ago
@QWILDER I'm glad you appreciated my vein attempt at humor.
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
i had a chain that was so rusty once i snapped it off with my hands lol + did anyone notice that this guy used different bikes xD and i also have a question my bikes chain links are all welded together (that i can see apart from one) i still want to use my chain i just want to change the derailer i got the chain tool thing and i want to know how can i take it off when i tried to take it off i cant its stuck does anyone know how i can take it off?
1993gandy 1 year ago
@1993gandy If the chain is welded, you have to cut it with bolt cutters and replace it.
ps I used the same bike.
The guy :)
xddorox 1 year ago
@xddorox ok thanks alot for the reply lol i have to give the tool back tomorrow because its not actually mine so it looks like i will have to buy one and a new chain :( and in one bit the bike was grayish colour and some other bits it was red :P but still you explained it well
1993gandy 1 year ago
@xddorox It's because the lighting sucks in my workshop!
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
@1993gandy no i take that back about different bikes i watched the vid a bit more carfully but like i said in the other comment it was well explained xD
1993gandy 1 year ago
Courageux de faire 1 version en FR et en AN :-)
mathieuemi666 1 year ago
@mathieuemi666 Merci :)
xddorox 1 year ago
Just buy the breaker, it's made for the job. Like this video dude.
kailenw 1 year ago
U don't need a link extractor, u can do it many different ways depending on how well eqiuped ur garage or shop is but that 5-10 dollar extractor just makes it's much more convenient, for every job if there is a speciality tool fr affordable price it's best to have it as it's designed to do the job with ease
3antaralhatab 1 year ago
you can do it without a chain link extractor, using a ballpoint hammer and a steel block
capitanlouiszoom 1 year ago
He's pushing out the pin from the front side, and pushing it back in from the front side as well. Huh?
allardvanw 1 year ago
@allardvanw I flipped the chain over so that the pin is facing me. Otherwise it's a real pain.
xddorox 1 year ago
how could i fix my bike without that tool or what u called chain breaker.....could you please make a video teaching how to fix it without chain breaker....thank you very much..
marcsd011 1 year ago
@marcsd011 No you can't really and no I can't. You need that tool.
Gerry
xddorox 1 year ago
YOU PIECE OF CRAP-I use that one too all the time...
ty56ty65 1 year ago
interesting...i thought chain on the big ring at front and big at the rear?
TheCurls1 1 year ago
@TheCurls1 Nope, you need zero tension in the chain to figure out the right length.
xddorox 1 year ago
You piece of crap!
Classic.
Darrenov 1 year ago
can i install a chain without a chain breaker?
KeBabyMuzik 1 year ago
@KeBabyMuzik Yes with a hammer and a nail apparently. I've never tried it myself.
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
The more gears you have on the back wheel, the narrower the chain. Specify this when you buy a new chain.
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
Are there different types of chains? Does the number of gears you have on your bike determine what chain you have to get?
Sanchezenia1 1 year ago
The number of links has nothing to do with it. You have the right chain but you might be 2 links short. I'm surprised since they usually sell them with too many links!
Gerry :)
xddorox 1 year ago
i have gotten a bike chain, it says on the package that it'll fit a 10-24 speed bike(mine's a 18 speed), but the old chain is 2 links longer than the new one, is it ok ???
groovylicks6 1 year ago
are there different size chains?
hypersprint29 1 year ago
Chain Breaker Tool
xddorox 1 year ago
what do u call that thing that makes the chain connects?
tarantado2020 1 year ago
merci, j'essaie de changer ma chaîne demain, pour la 1ere fois!
levraicafeine 1 year ago
This was exactly what I needed....No one else explained the derailer part enough.
DaveMau 1 year ago
"You piece of crap!!"!#@! lol
teo829 1 year ago
Piece of crap!! lol gold :)
johnnycomehome1 1 year ago
great vid, what make of chain was that? I have a shimano chain which Ive been playing around with and its really hard to put the pins in and out without damaging the links.
fredblair88 1 year ago
very helpful - thanks!
ricecubsf 1 year ago
I need to change my chain, but I can't do this :l
thebritishbloke 2 years ago
Ahaha @ 1:54. Would have been funnier if you went all the way though. I appreciate you taking the time to create these videos for our own knowledge. Very helpful, 5/5.
qbprince23 2 years ago
take 5. couldn't remember it. thanks. =) great video
humbledrumah 2 years ago
Cesur - Shift Guide - Gerade Kettenlinie -
cesurbikesmuenster 2 years ago
haha u pieca crap! funny
dangerdave059 2 years ago
I'm glad that my futile attempt at humor is appreciated.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
Ah...you... piece a CRAP! Great stuff.
I swear at my stuff all the time.
mongorich 2 years ago
#t=0m45s
xddorox 2 years ago
the chain on my mountain bike is all rusty and i can't remove the chain with the chain tool what should i do, other than using a hedgeclipper to cut the chain completely?
DisposableWarrior 2 years ago
a hacksaw?
badbob1983 2 years ago
Brilliant vid, and I love your choice of music! :) Thank you!
uwebvarga 2 years ago
um i dont have that chain braker. so how do i put the chain back in? and i can't find any bike shop around my way. so where else can i get my chain?........... i have a whole lotta question. do u think if i record my bike do u think u can reply back to what im doing wrong. n do u think i can use WD-30 to fix my rusted chain if i dont want to buy a new chain?
sandyapril22 2 years ago
dont be a stingy bitch and buy a new chain
Spets87 2 years ago
mail order it.;-0
edohemmes 2 years ago
You dont want to use WD-40 (I assume thats what you meant) on a chain, WD-40 is a degreaser and you want the opposite a greased chain. You can buy a chain online for 20 bucks too, sometimes chains just gotta be replaced.
beefstick110188 2 years ago
@sandyapril22 Its late, but for others who are wondering, you can get that chain tool for around $4 at Walmart, right next to the $8 chains.
samurphy 1 year ago
This is applicable to all chains.
xddorox 2 years ago
is this similar to replacing a road bike chain?
gazeler 2 years ago
If you replace the chain and it doesn't skip, you don't have to. If it does, then replace the gear as well.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
Hi Gerry, great Vid, thanks for posting.
Do you need to change the sprocket on the back along with the chain due to wear? Most repair shops suggest this first. (possible extras!) In general do you find you have no problem with slippage with a new chain.
Take care.
carrolinelynch 2 years ago
awesome video thx for the info, nice humourful explanation :) 5*
elemineseslapolla 2 years ago
One side or the other doesn't matter. Chains are not direction specific like what you see on some tires.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject. I wonder if the rotation direction of the new chain is indicated by the pin sticking out towards you? If I'm only reusing my old chain after removing to degrease, is it OK to reverse the chain travel, instead of using the chain tool thru the spokes, from the opposite side of the bike? Thanks.
spitgalore 2 years ago
You can mess around and try, but I would toss it and shorten the chain one link(if it doesn't affect the chain that much) or replace it with a link from a spare chain.
Gerry
xddorox 2 years ago
GERRY!!! Great vid, but I have a quick quesiton:
I pushed the link all the way out when I took off my chain (before I had seen this video, i know i know a big mistake). Is there a way to get the link back into the chain, or do I need a new one? I have the chain tool...
xxbondsxx 2 years ago
Any link will do.
xddorox 2 years ago
can the chain tool be used on any link or there is a specific one to "hit"?
giorgiobello1 2 years ago
At your local bike shop.
xddorox 2 years ago
I got one today for 5€. Let's see if and how it'll work. :)
Remui 2 years ago
were can i get a chain breaker
angeltrenda411 2 years ago
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Nice video! Thank you!
skaldcrow 2 years ago
A close up of the chain in the chain tool would be helpful.
mfte260 2 years ago
I've heard of people trying it with a nail and a hammer but haven't done so myself.
Gerry
xddorox 2 years ago
Ive done this, it is possible, but far from recommended.
grndaypaintball 2 years ago
I do not have the tools for this job but can it be done without them?
jimmymcquid 2 years ago
Great vid, it was really informative.
Finland4ever92 2 years ago
It help me a lot
rupashrestha 2 years ago
It is a chain tool. In this case a model CT-5 by Park tools.
xddorox 2 years ago
sorry but what is the name of that tool to take of the chain pin...
63817 2 years ago
love the desmond in the background!
lotsoffun 2 years ago
Looked like a Park Tools, chain tool to reassemble the chain pin. A very good chain tool. I have used mine many, many times.
OldTimerGuy58 2 years ago
were do you find the thing to pop out?
uanimale 2 years ago
You can it says on the bottle.
uanimale 2 years ago
Yes you can use the old chain to have the same lenght. Those are dirt tires.
xddorox 2 years ago
what are those tires used 4 ? street or dirt ?
SuperStarMal 2 years ago
i am a beginner in bike stuff and the part with the correct lenghts seems a bit tricky to me. Can i just deinstall the old chain and hold it next to the new one to see the correct lenghts?
sharpanator 2 years ago 6
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deinstall? you mean uninstall you retard
straightshots321 2 years ago
It's called a bolt cutter .
xddorox 2 years ago
whats that tool's name what you used to cut off the old chain?
richcarz 2 years ago
You put the chain on the smallest gear so there is no tension on it. WD40 will strip lubricants from your chain long after it's been applied. Avoid this stuff like the plague, regular motor oil is also bad for your chain since it is a magnet for dust and crap. Chain tools can be bought at your local bike shop. Wally world does sell cheapy ones, but they will last you not more than 2 chains. Spend wisely, save money, support your local business and buy a good one the first time out.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
Why do you have to put your chain on the smalles gears? And why can't you use WD40 on your chain?
stylo1234 2 years ago
Your problem is that the derailleur needs to be adjusted. Try that before changing the chain and never ever use WD40 on a bike chain.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
why can't you use WD40 on a bike chain?
horseboy3 2 years ago
WD40 is a solvent. It dissolves grease and the chain needs grease, not the small amount of lubricant that WD40 leaves behind. But you can use it to clean the chain (tho cheaper to use degreaser).
zdubduke 2 years ago
hi, i got sumat wrong wid my bike chain..everytime i change the gear the chain always starts to make a clicking noise n sumtimes comes off..jus wondering shall i change it. ive alredy tried WD-40 but its still da sme.
20007M 2 years ago
This was insanely helpful. Can't even tell you.
diminutivething 2 years ago
You shouldn't hear a snap when you loosen them up. Just verify that the link is working properly when you do this. If the pin comes out of the link, you will have a very hard time putting it back in. Get a new link in there, a lot easier.
Gerry :)
xddorox 2 years ago
Hey, do you need the Chain Tool, If so, where could i find one? Local bike shop, wal-mart anyplaces with a bike area?
SinOfYesterd 2 years ago
Very helpful cheers!
cragwinboi 2 years ago
my chain dosent have a master link and i was wondering how i would be able to put my chain back together because i cant get the pin back into the link. can anybody help me?
ljadalrymple 2 years ago
You have to get some new chain pins. Got to the bike shop and tell them what you have. They're really cheap.
In reply to the vid: how about the fact that when you work it back and forth you should hear a "snap" as the new pin inserts and lines up properly with the chain?
risenflame 2 years ago