Chain Tools » Cycling http://chaintools.com ChainTools.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:18:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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.

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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.

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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?

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/to-convert-to-a-single-speed-bicycle-do-i-just-remove-the-derailleur-and-shorten-the-chain/feed/ 6 How do I keep my kids bike chain from always coming off? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-keep-my-kids-bike-chain-from-always-coming-off/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-keep-my-kids-bike-chain-from-always-coming-off/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:56:47 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-keep-my-kids-bike-chain-from-always-coming-off/ chain tools
Dyslexia of Borg asked:


The bike is new only a couple months old,I have no tools and the neighbor is always putting it back on. Is their a way to keep it on?
Its a cheap walmart bike.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-i-keep-my-kids-bike-chain-from-always-coming-off/feed/ 2 Coverting my road bike to fixed gear / single speed? http://chaintools.com/blog/coverting-my-road-bike-to-fixed-gear-single-speed/ http://chaintools.com/blog/coverting-my-road-bike-to-fixed-gear-single-speed/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:47:10 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/coverting-my-road-bike-to-fixed-gear-single-speed/ chain tools
pretendlee asked:


i bought a flip flop wheel. i have an old schwinn that is ideal for conversion. now what? i dont need, but wouldnt mind, a detailed walk through. what i need to know is what kind of parts and tools will i need to turn my bike into a FG/SS? do i need a track cog or lock ring or is that in the flip flop wheel already? what kind of tools do i need? i have the basics; crescent wrench, allen keys. but what do i need; cone wrenches, free whell remover, chain breaker?

also, how much will it cost? given that i already spent $50 on my flip flop wheel, will the total exceed $100?

and is this a job that a novice such as myself could pull off, or would i do best bringing it in to a bike shop?

im in dire need of answers, thankyou very much,
Lee

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Adam Barlow asked:


ok so i can take the chain links out to tighten the chain, but its really hard to get the pin back in the chain. is there a tool that will make it easier. I already have the twist tool to pop out the link. Would a chain whip help or what does a chain whip do? Thank you

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Tyler asked:


I have a Baja Mini Bike DB30 and the chain size is 35. I need to find a link splitter to shorten the chain, as there is too much slack. I need to know what type of tool I need to get, or if I can just get a regular one for like a mountain bike. Any POSITIVE answers are appreciated, but please don’t post if you know for sure.
(I don’t have a grinder to grind them down)

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Shane asked:


i have a really old bike and well it’s in real bad shape. I want to take it apart and learn how a bike runs and how all the mechanisms involved work and what not. Than im going to try and get working parts for it and fix her up (from watching videos on the internet). I found a tool set thats like 200 bucks. its like 40 tools but i was thinking what are the most important tools needed to take apart a bike?

So far i know you need a Chain whip, Cassette Lockring Tool, and a wrench.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/i-want-to-take-apart-my-old-bike-what-tools-do-i-need-the-most/feed/ 3 wat does a Link Extractor do? http://chaintools.com/blog/wat-does-a-link-extractor-do/ http://chaintools.com/blog/wat-does-a-link-extractor-do/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 23:34:49 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/wat-does-a-link-extractor-do/ chain tools
Shaquille Campbell asked:


i have a ridge back motion and i need to take off the chain wat tool do i use

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