How To Install A Bicycle Chain

Remove the old chain.

How to install a bicycle chain. To do that youll need to click the shift levers so that the front derailleur is on the largest chainring and the rear is on the smallest sprocket. You need the chain tool for shortening the chain in the first place. The only way you can get away with running a properly sized chain without needing a chain tool is to somehow get a perfectly sized chain in the package or if for some odd reason your bike shop buys chain in bulk get them to cut the appropriate number of links.

The chain on your bike wears out over time and eventually youll have to replace it. Ensure your chain is the right length and that both ends of the chain are open inner links using a chain breaker as needed. Turn the handle of the chain tool until you push the pin out far enough that you can break the chain.

If the links are stiff set the chain on the link rest closest to the push rod and tighten the handle a quarter-turn at a time until the pin snaps into place and the links move freely. You dont need to thread it through the derailleurs just yet. Plus other chain maintenance tips.

The arms of the derailleur will be screwed in the frame and control the chain. This video will walk you through each step of chain replacement including checking removing the old chain sizing and routing the new chain and connectin. Using the chain splitter push one of the pins out of the lower stretch of chain or undo the quick link if one is installed.

The bike chain and derailleur are designed as corresponding parallel parts. Campagnolo connecting rivets. Next take one end of the chain and run it through the top of the front chainring.

Engage the chain tool and drive the connecting rivet into the chain. Seat the chain in the chain tool with the pin of the chain tool aligned with a pin in the chain. The rear derailleurs alignment with the sprockets pushes the wheels to move when the paddles circle.