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Removing a Chain Link

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  • 22-01-2007 2:12am
    #1
    Bettyboo2u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭


    Can anyone tell me how to remove a link from a chain? What type of tool do I need, would you know a rough cost and where would be best to buy one? I own a sirrus.

    The problem is my chain keeps slipping when I put pressure on the pedals. The chain does no sit well on the cogs. By removing a link i hope to fix the problem.

    Thanks


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    Rebeller
    Closed Accounts Posts: 271 ✭✭Rebeller


    Bettyboo2u wrote:
    Can anyone tell me how to remove a link from a chain? What type of tool do I need, would you know a rough cost and where would be best to buy one? I own a sirrus.

    The problem is my chain keeps slipping when I put pressure on the pedals. The chain does no sit well on the cogs. By removing a link i hope to fix the problem.

    Thanks

    Your chain has probably become stretched over time through frequent heavy use.

    You'll need a chain tool like this one which you should be able to buy in any decent bike shop. You should be able to pick one up for about a tenner.


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    Bettyboo2u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Bettyboo2u


    Rebeller wrote:
    Your chain has probably become stretched over time through frequent heavy use.

    You'll need a chain tool like this one which you should be able to buy in any decent bike shop. You should be able to pick one up for about a tenner.



    Thanks Rebeller, i will buy one of them.


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    Morgan
    Registered Users Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    Here's another useful link:
    http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp?catid=5&imageField2.x=24&imageField2.y=5

    However, based on your description of the problem, removing a link from the chain will have no effect.


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    #5
    Bettyboo2u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Bettyboo2u


    Morgan wrote:
    Here's another useful link:
    http://www.parktool.com/repair/byregion.asp?catid=5&imageField2.x=24&imageField2.y=5

    However, based on your description of the problem, removing a link from the chain will have no effect.



    Thanks for the links Morgan. I will try removing the link first and see how it goes.


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    roadmanmad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭roadmanmad


    you have excessive chain wear.

    Other gears may also be worn.

    You may be lucky and only need to replace a whole chain. Otherwise it is also front and back sets.


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    Bettyboo2u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Bettyboo2u


    roadmanmad wrote:
    you have excessive chain wear.

    Other gears may also be worn.

    You may be lucky and only need to replace a whole chain. Otherwise it is also front and back sets.



    You could be right roadmanmad. Removing the link did not help. I might try a new chain and see how it goes.


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    kona
    Registered Users Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    tbh it sounds like you need a cassette or a new freewheell, bring it to a bike shop and get a diagnosis,its hard to say when you havnt seen the bike


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    Pinarello
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭Pinarello


    kona wrote:
    tbh it sounds like you need a cassette or a new freewheell, bring it to a bike shop and get a diagnosis,its hard to say when you havnt seen the bike

    I would agree. I raced for years and every year I'd start the racing season with a new block(sprockets) and a new chain. You'd never have to worry about the chain slipping then..:)


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