Replacing a chain with a multitool

thealps
thealps Posts: 7
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Now, I'm sure this is possible to do, but I ran out of patience with this last night.

Following a bit of a scrape on Saturday that resulted in a smashed rear mech hanger and necesary chain removal, I need to put the chain back on.

And I'm struggling to do this fidly job with my multi tool. Having never done this before I wanted to ask:

1. are there any tricks or tips for making this easier?

2. is it worth investing in a proper chain tool rather than fiddling about with a multi tool?

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Not sure why you need a chain tool at all? No chain tool needed to replace a damaged rear mech hanger.

    As for putting the chain back on - SRAM powerlink!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • thealps
    thealps Posts: 7
    The Beginner wrote:
    Not sure why you need a chain tool at all? No chain tool needed to replace a damaged rear mech hanger.

    had to remove the chain on saturday so I could freewheel back to civilsation.

    SRAM powerlink looks like a bloody good idea. Thanks
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    OK fair enough.

    I always use a powerlink, in fact I use 2 placed one inner link apart (so just loosing one whole link free's me up a powerlink) and carry a spare as well, can never have too many powerlinks!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • specialeyes
    specialeyes Posts: 542
    Won't the power link only work with certain chains? Didnt think they worked with shimano. Don't they use a split pin? Not assuming he has a shimano chain but if a chain splitter was used to remove it...
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    They work with any chain the same size.
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    SRAM powerlink works with any chain.
    Multitools cannot replace chains. They're not long or flexible enough, let alone being the wrong shape :lol:
  • specialeyes
    specialeyes Posts: 542
    Sweet! Good to know. :D:D
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  • anjs
    anjs Posts: 486
    What chain is it? Shimano ones have a special joining pin.

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