Removing the chain

rodgers73
rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
edited June 2011 in Workshop
I have a chain that seems to have a joining link in it - brand new Specialized bike - does this mean it wil be easier to remove the chain for cleaning etc?

If so, how do I do it?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    what make of chain? and 9spd/10spd or......
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • rodgers73
    rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    9 speed.

    I've no idea what make though. The whole drivetrain is Shimano - would that mean the chain is too?
  • Pseudonym
    Pseudonym Posts: 1,032
    not if it has a joining link. just push the two ends of the link in on themselves and the link should come apart.

    It's not necessary to remove the chain to clean it though....
  • rodgers73
    rodgers73 Posts: 2,626
    I got fed up of messing about yesterday running it through a rag and spraying degreaser everywhere. If I can pop if off, soak it in solvent and stick it back on that sounds like it would save hours!
  • Pseudonym
    Pseudonym Posts: 1,032
    rodgers73 wrote:
    I got fed up of messing about yesterday running it through a rag and spraying degreaser everywhere. If I can pop if off, soak it in solvent and stick it back on that sounds like it would save hours!

    spray degreaser onto the rag - simples...
  • Yossie
    Yossie Posts: 2,600
    Put degreaser into a tray, paint it on with a paint brush, wash off with a hose.

    Simples.

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