Technically, the chain isn't stretching, but rather the pins that join the links are wearing down, which causes the length of the chain to grow. 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 significan...
To start, you’ll need to pick up the right size chain for your bike. We’re not talking about the length of the chain here (you’ll address that later), but width. This is dictated by the number of cogs on your cassette; a 6-speed bike uses the same width chain as an 8-speed...
An old, worn bike chain might feel fine when you’re riding, but can wear down your whole drivetrain, leaving you with a much more expensive problem down the road. So we’ve broken down how to maintain your bike’s chain, as well as how to repair, or replace it. Types of Bike ...
It’s important though to bear in mind that chain slop won’t wear out other components. The rate at which a chain wears depends on a plethora of factors. These include the discipline of riding and the terrain, the model of chain, which gears you ride in and how youchange gear. Argu...
is usually quite high so make sure you don’t cause the bike to become unstable on the stand – 100Nm or more is quite common. When the nut is tight you need to recheck the chain tension because on some models it’s not unkown for the tension to change as the spindle is torqued ...
How to Clean a Bike Chain The chain is a key component of your bike’s drivetrain system, and keeping it clean and in a good condition can prolong the life of the drivetrain and enhance your bike’s shifting performance. Moreover, periodic cleaning of the bike chain can help prevent rust...
minutes. If you have access to an ultrasonic cleaner, using that is as close to new as one can get a used chain. Removing the chain from the bike also allows for a more thorough cleaning of other components, but the added time demand makes it less practical when you're after a quick...
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Be careful to not force the pin in or out incorrectly. If it is difficult to press the pin through the chain, the tool is most likely not aligned up properly. Greasing the threads of the chain cutting tool will make it easier to press in or out the pin. 你所需要的 工具 Chain Tool...
How a chain tool works, and how to use it to disconnect and reconnect your bike chain. This week we’ll learn how to break a chain using a chain tool. I’ll cover thequick release methodnext week. Quick Release Links The first thing to do is check to make sure your chain does not...