Remove & Install a bicycle chain

[kenneth1234567889]

so i wanna take out a few link outta my chain cause my friend made it pretty long.... is there any point on the chain where i should push the pin out and if i make my chain too short can i put a few link back in please reply

[TheVeloWeb]

Please refer to the video and comments/answers below.

[comedydrummer]

Finally got the crank off my Raleigh ATB...when it gets hard to turn, use leverage to turn one more time, then it comes right off...(using crank puller)

[hyperboyXX]

where is the best place to get one

[TheVeloWeb]

@hyperboyXX Try your LBS. Google Park Tool

[afiqnazmi98]

where can i get that thing?

[scorchedearthdj]

excellent video. thank you :)

[TheVeloWeb]

@scorchedearthdj You're welcome. Cheers.

[casas117]

what kind of tool for the first type

[TheVeloWeb]

@casas117 The answers to your questions are in the video and these comments. The tool I use is made by Park Tool. 

[casas117]

do u need a new chain link

[retrokul]

Thank you, this helped

[rollyrama2009]

thanks mate!

[TheVeloWeb]

My pleasure!

[JulianSahagun16]

Damn u have some dirty ass hands

[TheVeloWeb]

Can't be afraid of a little grease if you want to keep your bike running smoothly.

[bgtzzrxy]

I don't have that tool damn is there any other way?

[TheVeloWeb]

@bgtzzrxy See answer to same Q on other comments.

[VoxPandemonium]

excellent video!

[TheVeloWeb]

@VoxPandemonium Cheers!

[ilovebitchcakes]

Well, removing rivets from a chain is easy as long as the chain is in half-decent condition. Problem is this chain is coated in grime and dirt and has been neglected for years. I can't get a rivet to extract, even using a rivet extractor. I'm close to just bolt cutting it off and buying a new chain, but would really rather not do that. Any suggestions anybody?

[MrAsian890]

it takes a really long time for me to put the rivit back after i take it off the chain

[TheVeloWeb]

@MrAsian890 Are you pushing the rivet out of the plate? The idea is not to remove the rivet entirely. See other comments and the video.

[MrAsian890]

@TheVeloWeb oh well that failed i guess i have to buy a new chain

[zeke323ify]

i dont have a chain tool but is there any other way to pop the pin out without damaging the chain? and how much would the chain tool cost?

[TheVeloWeb]

@zeke323ify The short answer is no (see response to @luis9571) The price of the tool will vary on make and model but are not expensive. Call your LBS.

[BillieJean900]

how do i know where is the end opening of the chain

[TheVeloWeb]

@BillieJean900 If you have a derailleur-equipped bike, the chain is "endless." Hence the directions in this video. You need a chain tool or check to see if it has a quick-link. Again, all covered in the video.

[VampireQueenxxx]

very good video with easy explanation. thank you!

[littelG333]

hey i accidently removed the pin all the way, is there anyway i can get it back in place, PLEASE RESPOND!!!

[TheVeloWeb]

It's a very fiddly job, but can be done. Try holding the pin with needle-nose pliers (extra set of hands needed) while pushing pin with chain tool.

However, if new, have you sized the chain yet? See my chain measurement video. Are you using a quick link? If not, the addition of a quick link might suffice. Otherwise, if you've kept the spare links after sizing, splice a link in.

[darrenjs92]

can a sram link be used on any chain as long as the speeds the same? ive got a cheap kmc chain on my bike and it was hard to put the link in(had to use a screw driver to make it click in properly) then after some use, i took the chain of to clean it when i put it back on, it went on realy easy this time. Then i rode the like less than 10 meters and chain got stuck on the gear are something and the link shot a part only found 1 half of it. i tried putting a new link but gave up it wasnt going in

[TheVeloWeb]

Make sure you use the appropriately sized link for # of gears. e.g 8sp/9sp.

[luis9571]

whats the easyest way to take it off with out the tool??

[TheVeloWeb]

As removing a screw ideally requires a screwdriver, a chain tool is the best way to remove a derailleur chain. There isn't a "easyest" way" without the tool.

[rab1118]

I have searched a lot of these type of videos and this one is by far the best. Thank you!

[nativeslayer56]

where do you get that tool

[TheVeloWeb]

Try your LBS or online for Park chain tools

[sideshowbobby71]

Thank You!

[GeistMythos]

this helps so much. i kept spinning my chain around looking for the wipperman.

[TheVeloWeb]

@GeistMythos Glad to see people finding this useful. The complete page and text can be found at the VeloGarage @ VeloWeb.ca

[grannyftw11]

Good video mate thanks.

[sonnetg]

This was very helpful. Thank you very much for this video.

[TheVeloWeb]

That it helped is worth the time I invested.

[ryanz4]

Extremely helpful.

My "back-up" bike needs a new chain, however I don't have the tool...yet.

Every where I've looked at how to do this, they made it seem so difficult, you make it seem easy to do!