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7 STEPS
Is your bike chain warn, slipping or giving you problems while you ride? Don't worry, replacing your bike chain is a snap.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bike Chain
- Camera or phone with camera
- Bike Chain Rivet Extractor
Step
Take a few pictures of how the chain wraps in the derailleurs and cogs of the wheels
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Clean the bike chain
Use a clean rag with a degreaser. Lightly wrap the rag around the chain then rotate the pedals in reverse to slide the chain through the rag
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Place the chain tool on the chain
Turn the handle to start forcing the pin out of the chain entirely
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Now, remove the old chain
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Route the new chain in through the derailleurs and cranks
Use the chain tool to push the new pin through the chain link
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Apply a small amount of oil to the rag and smear down the chain
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Run the chain through the various gears of the bike for 30 seconds