Kriek Posted August 22, 2010 Share how many links should I remove when installing a new chain for road bike.is 4 links correct...just double checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted August 22, 2010 Share It depends on the distance from your BB to your rear axle, what gear ratios you use and how many links come on a new chain. If you're just replacing an old chain at 0.5% elongation then just lie the old one next to the new one and break it half a link back from the end of the old chain (or count the links on the old). Otherwise, read this article:http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marshall Posted August 22, 2010 Share Run the new chain around the largest gear on your cluster and the bigest chain ring on your cranks WITHOUT going through the rear derailer. With the chain held in position as if it were under tension allow an extra full link (Two half links = 1 inch) if you are using a pin to connect the chain or a half link if you are using a speed link to connect. Just be sure to check that the end links are correct for the join (ie one with inner plates and one with outer plates for a pin and both with inner plates for a speed link) so you may end up with the chain 3 half links longer when held in this position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted August 22, 2010 Share Agree with Chowder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriek Posted August 23, 2010 Share thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 23, 2010 Share What Chowder said. http://bicycletutor.com/calculate-chain-length/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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