Chain Replacement

[Zula]

Hi All.

 

 

 

So while riding today, my chain started shifting all over the show on its own. After an inpsection i noticed that one link was almost out, and the little plate on the side was slightly bent. Not having any tools with me (dumb@ss) i decided to call for a lift.

 

 

 

When i got home i noticed that the link that had ''popped'' looked different to all the others in that it was abit thick. I managed to get it out with a tool, and thought Id put on a quick link and salvage the chain. Anyways I tried to remove the entire link, and to my delight I realised that the other links dont come out!! Sonow the chain is basically stuffed (It was a shimano by the way)

 

 

 

SO.... are there any recommendations for which MTB chain to get?? I have an Xt groupset and i think the cassette may be SLX. It was standard on the bike so not 100% sure.

 

 

 

Also someone told me that ill probably have to replace the cassette as the old chain and casette are kinda married, and if i try a new chain it'll just slip all over the place.

 

 

 

Any advice in this regard would be appreciated.!!

[Johan Bornman]

This is a common question. Search for "Everything you need to know about bicycle chains" - or a shortened variation thereof.

 

 

[AndreZA]

A chain tool should be able to remove the links required without problem. If it is really mangled then you could always just grind of the head and pop out the pin with chain tool.