Originally Posted by
PJCB
I understand that this is best left up to a LBS, but I do not like any around my area and do not feel like the LBSs in my area are friendly or fair. Also-- I got this bike with the intention of teaching myself.
Gosh no, it's not's anything any normal person can't handle even with zero experience. Order the chain according to how many gears you have on the back wheel. Get a chain tool to take links off, it's a little clamp thing that costs 3 or 4 dollars. Make it the same length as the one you have, or search the web on how to determine the right length for your gears. Instructions come with the chain on how to connect it together. It's very simple.