How To Replace A Bike Chain On A Mountain Bike

This video will walk you through each step of chain replacement including checking removing the old chain sizing and routing the new chain and connecting the chain using a connecting rivet or.
How to replace a bike chain on a mountain bike. For full suspension mountain bikes be sure to check that the length of chain needed doesn t change as your suspension is compressed. For this measure the distance from the centre of the. First turn your bike upside down or place it in a bike rack. If the rivet is more than 1 16 of an inch ahead of the 12 inch mark then it is time to replace your bike chain.
In this video i show you how to put a bike chain back on. You can also use the following information when repairing or shortening an existing bike chain. A bicycle chain is the central component of the drivetrain so it s important to replace it when it gets worn there s no set mileage limit on bike chains but there are several common indicators that it s time to replace a bike chain the most important being stretch. This article was originally published in the complete book of road cycling skills.
A stretched chain expedites wear on your bike s cassette and chainrings so it s a good idea to replace your chain when you notice significant stretch or every 750 to 1 000 miles. The chain on your bike wears out over time and eventually you ll have to replace it. Look for a master link in your chain which is a special link with a slot in it to connect the 2 ends of the chain. Fortunately the process is pretty simple simon shows you how.