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Old 08-03-14 | 11:01 AM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

These vary, but typically the round disc at the ring is a spring or clip fit (like auto dust caps used to be), and can be popped off, and slid up the crank. That should allow you enough access to put a finger in and put the chain back on the sprocket. Also it allows access to the chain case mounting bracket.

As I said, they're not all the same, so don't destroy it struggling.

I usually mount the chains on these by holding the bike so the chain path is sort of vertical and allow some slack. Then I rotate the crank slowly by tilting until the chain catches and I can lead it on. This can be done with the rear wheel on and pushed forward for slack, or using a finger as a rear sprocket or pulley.

I suggest you try my method a while, before going back to the chain case, but if you want to explore so you know for the future go ahead --- carefully.
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