Bicycle Mechanics - chain removal...

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Aemon_
04-26-03, 03:18 PM
do you have to have a chain tool? or is there another way to remove/install a chain?

thanks!

later

Spoke Wrench
04-26-03, 03:52 PM
Depends on the chain.

If you have a SRAM chain which has a "power link," you can just pop it apart withoug a tool although you will need a tool to size a new chain.

Most other brands of chains will require a chain tool to break the chain.

If you are going to do real mountain biking, I recommend taking a chain tool with you on every ride. Broken chains is one of the most common mountain biking on-the-trail mechanical problems.
Scooby Snax
04-26-03, 04:11 PM
Ill attest to what spoke wrench, I have broken power links, twice both on the same hill, both times with a bad shift!!
Hopefully, Ive learned something!!

Aemon_
04-26-03, 04:36 PM
ok, so i have a walmart bike (roadmaster mt. fury) :( - will a stock chain on a wally world bike need a tool?
thanks!

later
moabrider47
04-26-03, 05:23 PM
Most likely, yes. You can get chain breakers for a few bucks at your LBS.

-Moab
Aemon_
04-26-03, 08:14 PM
cool. thanks guys.

later
D*Alex
04-27-03, 06:54 AM
ok, so i have a walmart bike (roadmaster mt. fury) - will a stock chain on a wally world bike need a tool?

Yes. You will need 2 tools: A hacksaw, and a slegehammer.
Aemon_
04-27-03, 10:37 AM
funny.

thank you everyone for your real opinions.

later
Resident
04-27-03, 10:44 AM
Originally posted by D*Alex
Yes. You will need 2 tools: A hacksaw, and a slegehammer.

I reserve those for C'Dale's.:crash: