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ph4nt0mf1ng3rs 02-22-10 08:13 PM

Broken chain/chainlink
 
So I was riding, and a branch got caught in between my rear cog and the chain. Broke ONE chain link. Do I need to replace the ENTIRE chain or can I just insert ONE chain link?

operator 02-22-10 08:17 PM


Originally Posted by ph4nt0mf1ng3rs (Post 10438050)
So I was riding, and a branch got caught in between my rear cog and the chain. Broke ONE chain link. Do I need to replace the ENTIRE chain or can I just insert ONE chain link?

Inspect the chain, visually and determine if it is just one link that is twisted/broken. If it is, you can easily just remove that section and replace with a quicklink/masterlink type connector. You'll also need to tell us what chain you are using and the speed.

ph4nt0mf1ng3rs 02-22-10 08:21 PM

OK. I dont have the brand of chain, but It is a fixed gear bicycle that I am riding on. Ill look it up. But i wanna replace that thing asap lol so i can get back to commuting.

operator 02-22-10 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by ph4nt0mf1ng3rs (Post 10438082)
OK. I dont have the brand of chain, but It is a fixed gear bicycle that I am riding on. Ill look it up. But i wanna replace that thing asap lol so i can get back to commuting.

It's also helpful to know if it's 3/32 or 1/8. If it's 1/8 finding a quicklink/masterlink will be more difficult.

Panthers007 02-22-10 08:26 PM

Closely look at the side-plates on the chain. What little letters & numbers do you see?

And yes to operator above - a 1/8th will be a tough one. Did this come stock on a bicycle? Brand? Year?

ph4nt0mf1ng3rs 02-22-10 08:39 PM

2010 Windsor Hour, stock chain, 1/2x1/8 / KMC Z410 -.-

Just looked up the specs on BD.


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