What tool do you need to take a chain off a bike?

Bike Chain Removal You will need other tools such as needle nose pliers and a hammer to remove the chain. Some bike chains have a master link. This is a removable link that is not fused like the others. If your chain has a master link, remove the link by twisting it off with a pair of needle nose pliers.

What Tools do you need to replace a chain?

A chain wear checker. A chain removal tool (Or a pair or quick link pliers) And a new bike chain. The chain wear checker.

How do I change a chain link without a tool?

Putting Back the Chain Link Without A Chain Tool

1. Find a stiff wire or hanger and loops its end on the chain.
2. Bring the ends of the chain together using the wire.
3. Insert the rivet between the two chain ends.

How do I know if my chain is worn without the tool?

Another ballpark method for checking chain wear is by measuring it with a ruler. Pick a rivet and line it up at the zero mark. Count 24 more rivets and your last rivet should be at the 12″ mark of your ruler. If it is off by more than 1/16″ your chain is stretched to the point of replacement.

How do you use chain pliers?

1. How To Use Chain Pliers.
2. Slide the chain onto the jaws of the pliers.
3. Jaws. Clamp.
4. Prise the chain open with the jaws of the pliers. Slide the chain along the jaws, if required and prise the chain open more.
5. Please note: These pliers are a tool not a toy, please keep away from children.

How do you take off a bike chain without a master link?

If you have a standard chain with no master link: Seat the chain in the chain tool, with the pin of the chain tool aligned with a pin in the chain. Turn the handle of the chain tool until you push the pin out far enough that you can break the chain.

Why does my bike chain keep slipping?

Most of the time, the slipping of a new bike chain is caused by loose cables. The new shifting cables stretch a lot during the first few rides. The cables stretch way too far with time, and that’s when the problem arises, and your chain starts to slip between gears.

How often should you change your bike chain and cassette?

At our shop, we suggest a new cassette every 2 times you replace your chain, IF you stay on top of your maintenance schedule. With 99% of customers this would mean a new cassette every 1-2 years depending on how much you ride it.

Why buy bike tools from Halfords?

With a set of bike tools from Halfords, you can set up your home workshop to carry out any necessary repairs and potentially save yourself a lot of money down the line. From spanners & wrenches to pedals & crank tools – shop Halfords complete range of bike tools below. Discount applied in basket. *Excludes balance Bikes. We match everyone’s prices.

What types of bike chains do Halfords stock?

Halfords stock a range of different width chains from top brands like Clarks, SRAM and Shimano. Choosing a chain depends on your bike’s gears as your bike chain will have to match the number of gears you have in the drivetrain. We stock chains from 5-speed to 11-speed in black, grey and silver, as well as stocking single-speed bike chains.

How do I choose a chain for my bike?

Choosing a chain depends on your bike’s gears as your bike chain will have to match the number of gears you have in the drivetrain. We stock chains from 5-speed to 11-speed in black, grey and silver, as well as stocking single-speed bike chains.