how to remove a link from a chain?
ianbar
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how do you go about taking a link out of a chain? on my build the chain defo needs shortening but not really sure what i am meant to do? thank you
enigma esprit
cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012
cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012
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First off, buy a decent chain tool. I like this one: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7843
You can buy cheaper, but the pins often bend. You can also buy a lot more expensive, but the above does a very good job.
Secondly, have a look on youtube, there's bound to be a video on there, or, have a look at the Park Tools website, it's very helpful. This is the link (no pun intended) to the chain maintenance section: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-installation-derailleur-bikesScience adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
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have a read of this artical
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... gth-sizing
and
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-hel ... leur-bikes"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Traditionally, you use the chaintool to remove a link, then use it to re-join the chain, using a pin that you havent pushed completly out of the outer plate. If you pin has fallen right out, then you have a real struggle.
These days, you use a rejoinable master link. You need to think carefully before removing a link, are you removing at the innie or outy end. Master links join two innie ends.0
