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07-29-09, 08:58 PM
My bike has a Sturmey-Archer IGH and a 1/8" chain (KMC). About 1000 miles on it including winter riding. Haven't given it much TLC, just lubed it occasionally. It's pretty grungy.
I'd like to take it off the bike, give it a thorough cleaning, put it back on and relube. I have a small chain tool on my Topeak Alien multitool, probably enough to pop a pin out and get the chain off the bike. Question is, how to put the chain back together? Do I need to order some spare links or pins? Most of the advice on the web I've read is oriented toward 3/32" chains for derailleur equipped bikes. The SRAM Powerlink looks appealing, if it's compatible with 1/8" chain. Any advice?
Thanks!
I'd like to take it off the bike, give it a thorough cleaning, put it back on and relube. I have a small chain tool on my Topeak Alien multitool, probably enough to pop a pin out and get the chain off the bike. Question is, how to put the chain back together? Do I need to order some spare links or pins? Most of the advice on the web I've read is oriented toward 3/32" chains for derailleur equipped bikes. The SRAM Powerlink looks appealing, if it's compatible with 1/8" chain. Any advice?
Thanks!