Im going to be starting a complete bike buildup from scratch in about a week now and the only problem I think I will run into is installing the new chain. I already have the correct length of chain but I need to know how to join the ends together and if the tools to do it are realitively innexpensive. Ill probably be doing more of this in the future so thats why I would like to get the tools if they are readily available. Thanks!
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Quoted post said:
Originally posted by Jimmer
Im going to be starting a complete bike buildup from scratch in about a week now and the only problem I think I will run into is installing the new chain. I already have the correct length of chain but I need to know how to join the ends together and if the tools to do it are realitively innexpensive. Ill probably be doing more of this in the future so thats why I would like to get the tools if they are readily available. Thanks!A park chain tool works for breaking and putting together chains. Many people prefer removable links like are used on Sram chains and others for putting together and removing chains.
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Quoted post said:
Originally posted by Jimmer
Im going to be starting a complete bike buildup from scratch in about a week now and the only problem I think I will run into is installing the new chain. I already have the correct length of chain but I need to know how to join the ends together and if the tools to do it are realitively innexpensive. Ill probably be doing more of this in the future so thats why I would like to get the tools if they are readily available. Thanks!get a park tools chain tool. It is about 12 bucks.
It has a little slot were you insert the chain link, and you can either push the pin out of the link, or push the pin into the link (whatever you need to do). The tool with come with helpful instructions too. If you can't find it at your local store, Performance bike (click here) has them.
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If I get this tool and push a pin in, how do I keep the pin in? Does it make the ends mushroom out or something?
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Originally posted by Jimmer
If I get this tool and push a pin in, how do I keep the pin in? Does it make the ends mushroom out or something?It's a tight friction fit. Don't reuse an old pin. Shimano sells replacements for their chains. Chains like a sram that use a removable link are less hassle,and probalby less subject to screwup by the inept. You probably need to spend some time with a good maintenance book or at the repair and maintenance section at www.parktool.com
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Originally posted by boudreaux
It's a tight friction fit. Don't reuse an old pin. Shimano sells replacements for their chains. Chains like a sram that use a removable link are less hassle,and probalby less subject to screwup by the inept. You probably need to spend some time with a good maintenance book or at the repair and maintenance section at www.parktool.comFollow that link to URL:
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQchnRe.shtml
Where you will read and see how the process works.
Craig Superlinks also work similar to the SRAM link. -
Cool, that link is just what I needed. Thanks all!
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