I broke the chain. Do you know if it can be fixed? If I bought a new chain I dunno how to put it on etc. This is a normnal bike, not a moterbike.
2007-01-26 11:02:29 · 11 answers · asked by chris s 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
A new chain will cost anywhere from 5 to 30 bucks (30 being top of the line). It will likely cost you another 10 or so to have the shop put it on. A chain tool costs 5-10 bucks, so it's worth it to have the shop do it.
2007-01-26 12:49:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mangy Coyote 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could repair the chain, but probably it's better to put a new one in. They're not expensive, but as with everything, you can get a pretty cheap one, or a very expensive one, and a lot of options in between.
About installing the chain, take the bike to the shop you want to buy the chain, and they might just install the chain for free, or very cheap. It's not very hard, but you must first put the right length (actually, the chain you have is usually longer than what you will need, what the mech does is checks for the length and just remove the extra links).
I hope you enjoy your ride!
I don't know how you broke your chain, but I could venture to say that when you're climbing, you just try to change gears without easing on the peddaling? It's something that usually happens when you do that. And there are several other reasons why your chain might break, too. When you want to change gears on a climb, you might want to first get some speed so that you can ease up the cadence and torque of your legs so the chain is slacker when it changes gear, and then you start spinning hard after the change.
2007-01-28 12:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all there should have been some kind of warranty on the bike if it's BRAND NEW.Where in you can take the bike back to the store you bought it from and they should fix the broken chain for you no charge.However if you bought the bike USED and then the chain broke you are on your own.working under that assumption to replace the chain is fairly simple.You loosen the nuts holding the rear wheel in enough that you remove the rear wheel.Then take the new chain and put it around the pedal sprocket and feed it back to the rear of the bike and then put it around the wheel sprocket while holding the wheel and then place the wheel back on it's mounts and tighten the nuts holding the wheel while holding tension on the chain by pulling back on the wheel then tighten the nuts completely.As for the proper chain tension you want about 1/2inch of deflection the amount you can move the chain up and down with your hand per foot of chain length.After installing and tensioning the new chain properly buy a spray can of "DRY MOLY" lubricant and apply it to the entire chain DON'T MISS A SPOT and then you should be all set.You might want to check the tension on the chain from time to time as a chain will stretch as it is used and readjust by loosening the rear wheel nuts enough that you can move the wheel back and forth easily and reset the proper tension.
2007-01-26 11:26:13 · answer #3 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very likely that the chain can be fixed. There is a tool you can buy from a bike shop (cost about a fiver or so) but you will need someone to show you how to use it properly, If you don't do it just right you may get a stiff link leading to possible slipping of the chain. Broken chains happen only rarely so probably the best thing is to ask the bike shop to repair it for you.
Happy cycling.
2007-01-26 11:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's deduce something here...
New bike, broken chain- I suspect you do not have the concept of proper shifting down, right? If you shift while pushing hard, your chain will snap. If you have the chain on the big front ring and the big rear cog, your chain will snap. Ditto for the small/small combo.
If you want to learn how your shifting works, use the left shifter to get it in the middle ring and LEAVE IT THERE! Only shift with the right hand (the rear shifter) until you understand how gearing works and how each one affects your speed & ease of pedaling.
So instead of feeding you, I'm teaching you how to fish, as it were.
As far as replacing the chain, have a bike shop do it unless you have a chain tool and know exactly how to measure, remove links, and properly rivet the new one together.
2007-01-27 04:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont go complaining to the bike shop because the chain broke, it's a consumnable item and isn't covered under any warranty.
Do go to the shop and ask for a removable link to fix the chain. Let the guy see the chain just in case its completely knackered but if it's just two links that have parted company then a removable link will fix it good and proper. You will need one the right size though depending on how many gears you have on the cogs at the back.
2007-01-27 04:33:53 · answer #6 · answered by Hustler 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you need a new chain, get a SRAM chain with Powerlink. This lets you split the chain without a tool (just unhooks by hand). Easy as pie to fit and remove and no risk of tight links which you can get with conventional chain and chain splitting tools.
2007-01-27 21:36:59 · answer #7 · answered by R Stoofaloh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy enough if you have the right tools. best to take it to a bike shop, it'll only take a few minutes
2007-01-27 08:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it can be fixed
but its a Little hard to explain i recommend that u go to a bikes fixer
2007-01-26 11:22:31 · answer #9 · answered by Mavrik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a replacement link. They're easy to figure out. You;ll have no trouble putting it on.
2007-01-26 14:13:23 · answer #10 · answered by rambling vine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋