How Does A Bike Chain Go On

This video will take you step by step through sizing a bike chain including determining whether your old chain was correctly sized.
How does a bike chain go on. Sometimes when you are riding a bicycle the chain comes off the gear and prevents you from being able to ride the bike properly. I walk through the steps to diagnose and fix the problem. Knowing where your master link is ahead of time will make chain replacement go smoother. You will also need a replacement pin to connect the new chain but this should come with the new bike chain.
Ever wondered how bike gears and gear ratios work. Correctly applying chain lube is vital for the smooth operation of your bike s drivetrain. Too little lube and it ll squeak too much and it ll attract a lot of dirt. The master link for a bike is specific to the chain size and brand.
I bought a vintage atala road bike that had a drooping saggy chain. What s the difference between a standard semi compact and compact chainset. The type of chain you need will depend on the type of bike you are riding. Therefore well groomed chains of heavily used racing bicycles will often last longer than a chain on a lightly used city bike that is cleaned less.
If that doesn t work hop off the bike and use your gear levers to move the derailleurs to the positions of the smallest sprocket at the back and the smallest chainring at the front. A number of different chain widths are available to suit specific bike types such as bmx or to fit different road and mtb drivetrains e g. The chain sagged to the point to wear it was hitting the chain stay. If your bike does not have a master link you can install one yourself or have it done at your local bike shop.
In this video i show you how to put a bike chain back on. An 11 speed cassette requires a different chain to a 9 speed one the chain must be thinner in order to fit into the narrower spaces between the sprockets. To replace a bike chain that is broken or that has fallen off completely you will need to have a new chain that fits your bike and a chain tool to remove the old chain and secure the new chain. Get a new chain and a chain tool.
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