I once had this happen when i broke my chain and my chain breaker broke trying to fix it.
If Iknoew this I could have fixed it and ride home.
this is a usefull tip
If Iknoew this I could have fixed it and ride home.
this is a usefull tip
Do you not need a working chain breaker to remove the broken link?I once had this happen when i broke my chain and my chain breaker broke trying to fix it.
If Iknoew this I could have fixed it and ride home.
this is a usefull tip
Yes you do, The video shows a method to open up the chain link "Same as squashing together to open"Do you not need a working chain breaker to remove the broken link?
The pin was broken on 1 side of the link. I had managed to break the other side open by bending the 2 plates to the outside.Do you not need a working chain breaker to remove the broken link?
I now bought a lezyne multi chain pliers wich does the job and is very lightweight.a far easier and quicker solution is to take a spare chain with you, ready cut to size with a new masterlink. You then do not need to take a chain breaker with you and a decent one does not weight much less than a spare chain.....and the multi tool ones are invariably useless!!
Crankbrothers F16 multitool chainbreaker also works brilliantly, it’s saved me quite a few timesa far easier and quicker solution is to take a spare chain with you, ready cut to size with a new masterlink. You then do not need to take a chain breaker with you and a decent one does not weight much less than a spare chain.....and the multi tool ones are invariably useless!!
What a neat idea!or just use your shoe lace...
Tip Tuesday: Shoe Lace Quick-link Remover #shorts
I had to use the shoelace technique for the first time a couple of months ago. Although I eventually got it to work, it was a huge pain because the chain kept flipping sideways due to the slightly off centre pull angle created by the string as it crosses over itself. Would probably be ok with a quick link that has been attached/detached a few times already to loosen it up. I’m guessing the link in the video was well worn because it looked pretty effortless. I had to pull with every bit of strength I had before mine finally popped. When it finally released, the chain flipped sideways again and the force of the string on the newly freed end links actually splayed them apart, popping the rollers out and nearly flinging them off into the bush.or just use your shoe lace...
Tip Tuesday: Shoe Lace Quick-link Remover #shorts
look in your tyre for a nail then find a rockDo you not need a working chain breaker to remove the broken link?
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