Problems with a bike chain

[Harbourwoodwork]

I need to lose a few pounds and need to get the push bike going. I need to change the bike chain, what do I do with this?

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Things have changed a lot since I last did a chain. This chain is a little bit longer than the original, is that a problem?
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[calorific]

Picture link doesn't work.

 

[EddieM]

you need one of these

other places to buy them are available.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

I presume this does the lot then and I just push the post through and friction holds it in place? cheer's again.

 

[libby lou lou]

No, you will need a link to rejoin the chain, or you used to need a link unless things have changed in the last 40 yrs.

 

[EddieM]

I presume this does the lot then and I just push the post through and friction holds it in place? cheer's again.

err, yeah should do, you don't need any additional hardware. You just lay the chain flat across the top screw the punch down aligning the punch with the pin in the chain, screw the punch through, pushing the pin out, take out the number of links you need to take out and reverse the operation, to re-assemble the chain, must be pretty easy.. I could do it when i was about 12. so really it must be easy.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

No, you will need a link to rejoin the chain, or you used to need a link unless things have changed in the last 40 yrs.

yeh thats the planet i'm on

 

[Burnerman]

You need to lose 'a link and a half' to allow the chain to be rejoined......knock the rivets out with a centre punch (chain on a horizontal metal surface, like vice jaws just open to receive the rivet as its pushed out).
The jointer you need is called a 'split link'.
John

 

[libby lou lou]

Split link fook me not heard that word for donkeys

 

[LastMagicBean]

Marvellous.

Another irresponsible cyclist unleashed on the general public.

 

[sooey]

He might e very responsible for all you know.
I saw a responsible cyclist the other day, he was responsible for making the car swerve under the artic that hit the bus................

 

[securespark]

Marvellous.

Another irresponsible cyclist unleashed on the general public.

You know you're only happy when you're moaning.

 

[LastMagicBean]

You know you're only happy when you're moaning.

That's what my ex wife used to say.

You'll never hear of me complaining about fellow forum members though, no matter what they call me. Fact.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Marvellous.

Another irresponsible cyclist unleashed on the general public.

well Iv'e never taken my cycling proficiency but iv'e never hit anybody yet

 

[LastMagicBean]

well Iv'e never taken my cycling proficiency but iv'e never hit anybody yet

I sit in miles of traffic every single day because of this irresponsible selfish behaviour.
Jog if you wanna keep fit.