Chain Tools » Cycling http://chaintools.com ChainTools.com Sun, 20 May 2012 10:13:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 If i change my road bike wheels, should i fit a new sprocket and chain too? http://chaintools.com/blog/if-i-change-my-road-bike-wheels-should-i-fit-a-new-sprocket-and-chain-too/ http://chaintools.com/blog/if-i-change-my-road-bike-wheels-should-i-fit-a-new-sprocket-and-chain-too/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 05:25:59 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/if-i-change-my-road-bike-wheels-should-i-fit-a-new-sprocket-and-chain-too/ chain tools
discodolly asked:


I am thinking of upgrading my bike wheels to set of Shimano Dura Ace 7850SL. Should I fit a new sprocket and chain also? The sprocket and chain on the bike is fairly new. The chain checker tool says the chain is still good. Bike is only a year old and done about 200miles. So should i just take the sprocket off the old wheels and fit to the new wheels? Thanks in advance

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/if-i-change-my-road-bike-wheels-should-i-fit-a-new-sprocket-and-chain-too/feed/ 5 How to free a bicycle chain link that became tight in the process of pressing in the link pin? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-free-a-bicycle-chain-link-that-became-tight-in-the-process-of-pressing-in-the-link-pin/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-free-a-bicycle-chain-link-that-became-tight-in-the-process-of-pressing-in-the-link-pin/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:57:05 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-free-a-bicycle-chain-link-that-became-tight-in-the-process-of-pressing-in-the-link-pin/ chain tools
MidAtlantian2 asked:


When you take a bicycle chain apart, you use a tool to press the center pin almost all the way out. Then when you reassemble it, you press it back together. But I have found that the reassembled link is usually very stiff: not very flexible at all. Am I missing something in my technique? Is there a way to ‘decompress’ the newly assembled link?

Many thanks for any suggestions …..

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-free-a-bicycle-chain-link-that-became-tight-in-the-process-of-pressing-in-the-link-pin/feed/ 3 How can I shorten a bike chain without having the chain remover/extractor/splitter tool? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-can-i-shorten-a-bike-chain-without-having-the-chain-removerextractorsplitter-tool/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-can-i-shorten-a-bike-chain-without-having-the-chain-removerextractorsplitter-tool/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:08:02 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-can-i-shorten-a-bike-chain-without-having-the-chain-removerextractorsplitter-tool/ chain tools
Tim H. asked:


I have a heavy bicycle chain that I need to shorten in order for it to fit on my new sprocket. I have disconnected the master link but I need to remove several links in order for it to fit properly. I do not have chain splitter tool and I notice they no longer sell these things in your average department store. Is there a way to remove chain links without it without damaging the integrity of the chain itself? Thanks so much in advance for anyone with any kind of an answer.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-can-i-shorten-a-bike-chain-without-having-the-chain-removerextractorsplitter-tool/feed/ 5 bicycle chain tool help? http://chaintools.com/blog/bicycle-chain-tool-help/ http://chaintools.com/blog/bicycle-chain-tool-help/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:51:39 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/bicycle-chain-tool-help/ chain tools
Custom S asked:


I ride a 2006 Specialized Sirus Hybrid bike.

Should I carry a bicycle chain tool with me on my 20+ mile rides?
Also, where do I get spare chain links and what size will fit this bike?

thanks!

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/bicycle-chain-tool-help/feed/ 4 Do I need a new chain when I switch cassettes? http://chaintools.com/blog/do-i-need-a-new-chain-when-i-switch-cassettes/ http://chaintools.com/blog/do-i-need-a-new-chain-when-i-switch-cassettes/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:38:05 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/do-i-need-a-new-chain-when-i-switch-cassettes/ chain tools
MarkE asked:


I currently have a 12-25 cassette. I just picked up a 11-23 and a 11-28. I have never changed my cassette before so I am not sure if I need a new chain with these. I was also wondering what kind of tool I need to remove the cassettes. I found a tool by Park that says free wheel cassette remover, but I don’t think that is the tool I need. Is that only for the free wheel style of cassettes or do you use those for the free hub style too? FYI if it matters the cassettes are Shimano.
I guess I was wondering if I would need a new chain because of the bigger/smaller sprokets not because it is worn out. My chain has less then 1000 miles on it. Again I was more concerned with the length of chain.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/do-i-need-a-new-chain-when-i-switch-cassettes/feed/ 9 In what ways would I be able to take links out of my mountain bike chain, without a special tool? http://chaintools.com/blog/in-what-ways-would-i-be-able-to-take-links-out-of-my-mountain-bike-chain-without-a-special-tool/ http://chaintools.com/blog/in-what-ways-would-i-be-able-to-take-links-out-of-my-mountain-bike-chain-without-a-special-tool/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:51:39 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/in-what-ways-would-i-be-able-to-take-links-out-of-my-mountain-bike-chain-without-a-special-tool/ chain tools
Neal Mangan asked:


I have a Giant Yukon that I’d like to start using again, the figure of 8 for the gears at the rear of the bike mangled and I’d rather not spend money to get it fixed. Now the chain is obviously larger than normal because its not going through the 8 at the back, now would I be able to take links out of my chain in order to make it fit on the sprockets of my choice? Can I do this without a special tool? Take of the split-link and user plyers?

Many thanks

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/in-what-ways-would-i-be-able-to-take-links-out-of-my-mountain-bike-chain-without-a-special-tool/feed/ 8 what do i need to paint my bmx? http://chaintools.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-paint-my-bmx/ http://chaintools.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-paint-my-bmx/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:18:56 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-paint-my-bmx/ chain tools
Shaun asked:


i want to paint my bmx as in paint the rims the forks the sprocket the drive chain etc. i no i need spray paint but i want to know the tools i will also need to paint my bike.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-paint-my-bmx/feed/ 1 What tools do I need for a single speed bike back wheel? http://chaintools.com/blog/what-tools-do-i-need-for-a-single-speed-bike-back-wheel/ http://chaintools.com/blog/what-tools-do-i-need-for-a-single-speed-bike-back-wheel/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:09:46 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/what-tools-do-i-need-for-a-single-speed-bike-back-wheel/ chain tools
Rod B asked:


I have a GT Peace 29er street mountain bike that is single speed, with disc brakes. The problem is that if I break a spoke in the back wheel I don’t know what tool can remove the chain disc over the back hub so that I can thread the spoke through. Used to geared bikes and have all those tools, even a tensiometer. If anyone could give me information on what tool to use and its name, I would be grateful. Thanks.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/what-tools-do-i-need-for-a-single-speed-bike-back-wheel/feed/ 2 Adding a chain link into chain? http://chaintools.com/blog/adding-a-chain-link-into-chain/ http://chaintools.com/blog/adding-a-chain-link-into-chain/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:24:51 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/adding-a-chain-link-into-chain/ chain tools
O HAIL NA asked:


Do you need a special tool or somfin to add a link cuz i tried adding a link into my chain using pliers and its not working :n
ALSO tape and glue isnt working :c
the chain is already separated, a link snapped while i was pedaling LOL so i was just wondering if i need a tool to put the link back together so that i can put the chain back together

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/adding-a-chain-link-into-chain/feed/ 5 to convert to a single speed bicycle, do i just remove the derailleur and shorten the chain? http://chaintools.com/blog/to-convert-to-a-single-speed-bicycle-do-i-just-remove-the-derailleur-and-shorten-the-chain/ http://chaintools.com/blog/to-convert-to-a-single-speed-bicycle-do-i-just-remove-the-derailleur-and-shorten-the-chain/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:57:27 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/to-convert-to-a-single-speed-bicycle-do-i-just-remove-the-derailleur-and-shorten-the-chain/ chain tools
Pure Blooded Azn asked:


I have the tools necessary but I am not sure. Can I also just leave the cables there?

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