how do you remove a bike chain?

Question

It's a 1 speed bike chain but i want to but it back on

Answer 1

Theres a Master link that looks different than the rest. You'll need a chain break tool to remove the pin in that link. You can try and remove it with a nail and hammer if you can get the bike and chain in the proper position. Good luck.

Answer 2

Any DECENT bike shop will pop off the old POS chain and put on the new one for free. At worst, it shouldn't cost you $5 labor. Look at it this way: if you botch the install the chain may be ruined. I've been at it a long time, and unless you get a "master link" chain, your odds are 50/50. Keep in mind that the chain needs to be the RIGHT LENGTH. I won't bother typing the several thousand words it takes to describe how/what/why/where. Don't cheap out on the chain no matter what you do. Cheap chains just wear out faster. There is a diminishing return thing going on. At some point you are just paying to shave off a few grams. I've been riding and wrenching for 25 years and I think the overall answers prior to this get you on the right track if you do it yourself.

Answer 3

Just push the chain to the side and spin the wheel. The chain will get tight when you spin the wheel and then just roll right off

Answer 4

You need the chain, a master link and chain breaker tool. all inexpensive available at discount store and bike shops.
a couple of wrenches that fit your wheels axle nuts.

Answer 5

if you want to remove it without breaking the links,take off the back tire,otherwise buy a chain link splitter from your local bike shop(@$5.00

Answer 6

If you have a master link , remove it with a chain tool.

Answer 7

you got to be joking
loosen the two nuts slide the wheel forward and but it on and re-tighten

Answer 8

go to your neighborhood bike shop and theyll do it for free.

Answer 9

hack saw