Repair Guide / Chain See also:
Bicycle Chain Tutorials
Video tutorials about chain maintenance and repair.
Repair Guide / Chain Drivetrain Forums:
- Chain jammed behind gear block
- Chainrings needed for half-step plus granny gearing
- Chain or derailleur problem!
- Single Crank to Triple Crank
- OK to mix drivetrain components
- Back cassette won't move forward, any ideas?
- Gear Block Removal Tool
- Problem with gears jumping
- Pedal slip on NEXT Chaos FS System 20
- Replace a Chain ring from 50T to 52 T
- Alternative way to remove freewheel?
- How to remove a Shimano 7 Speed Screw on Freewheel ?
- Fixed to Freewheel?
- Chain slipping under high tourqe
- Matching components
How To Check For Chain Wear
Demonstrates how to measure a worn out chain using Sheldon Brown’s ruler technique.
Cassette, Chain, Chainring, Drivetrain, Freewheel
How To Use a Quick Release Chain Link
Shows how to disconnect and reconnect two of the most common quick release chain links.
Chain, Drivetrain
How To Use a Chain Tool To Break a Chain
How a chain tool works, and how to use it to disconnect and reconnect your bike chain.
Chain, Drivetrain, Tools
How To Loosen a Stiff Chain Link
Stiff chain links cause noise, shifting problems, and even injury. Watch how to fix it by hand!
Chain, Drivetrain
How To Clean and Lubricate a Chain
Frequent chain cleaning and lubrication will help keep dirt off your chain and prevent wear.
Chain, Cleaning, Drivetrain, Lubrication, Oil
How To Calculate Chain Length
Measure the correct length of a new bike chain.
Chain, Drivetrain
Why WD-40 is Bad for Your Bike Chain
Using WD-40 as a chain lube can actually damage your chain.
Chain, Drivetrain, Lubrication, Oil
Recommended Chain Tools:
- Park CT-5
This chain tool goes anywhere and actually performs. - Park CT-3
Features a handy "loosening shelf" to remedy stiff links. - Park CC-3
Accurately indicates when a chain reaches .75%-1% wear. - Park CC-2
Quickly determine the wear and stretch of any chain. - X-Country Lube
Recommended for both dry and wet riding conditions. - Boeshield T-9
Wax based, excellent for dry riding conditions. - Cleaning System
Everything needed to quickly and easily clean the chain. - Park Citrus Cleaner
Biodegradable Citrus ChainBrite removes grease and grime.
