What if my chain snaps while out riding?

Sah1990

Hi,
I'm off to Cwmcarn in a couple of weeks and I'm just getting some bits together for the trip.
I have just brought a new Gerlet hydration pack and Maxxis Minion front tyre.
I still need to get another spare inner tube and a chain tool.

I was just wondering what I need to fix a broken chain while out riding? If it happens.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7843
Thats the Chain Tool I was going to buy, but what else would I need to fix my chain?
Its a GT Avalanche 1.0 2009 with a 9 Speed Cassett.

Cheers

supersonic

Take a powerlink with you as well, and a couple of spare chain links. All you need really.

Sah1990

Powerlink's such as these;
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 30505#dtab

Cant find spare chain links on Halfords or CR.

Chunkers1980

Yeah you won't find links - they are not essential - it's just a means of keeping the same length chain in the field - you'd only really have them as left overs from new chains.

Powerlink - your LBS would be a good shot - just get the speed for you setup.

cavegiant

If you have chain snaps often the strongest chain out there (from the big three) is the KMC x9, I have not been able to snap their superlight, but snapped my last SRAM almost weekly.
Don't get me started on weak as crap shimano....


A powerlink is all you need, a chain tool will also help if you need to remove a mangled bit of chain.

Snapping chains is quite rare unless you put power in while shifting or are a giant and like to ratchet.