My daughter's bike chain broke today and now I have a heartbroken, sobbing kindergartener on my hands. Where would I buy a new bike chain, how can I replace it, and what tools would I need? This is just a standard, one-speed, pedal-backward-to-stop bike. Details, please! The most I've ever done to a bike before this was put on her training wheels.
2007-04-19 13:47:25 · 9 answers · asked by BackyardJen 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Figure out what the bike size is by measuring the diameter of the wheel. Write down the name and model of the bike and go to your local retail store that sells bikes and accessories. They usually sell chains also. (Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, etc.) They should have chains in the different sized. You will need a 9/16 wrench or adjustable wrench and possibly a hammer or something heavy. Then loosen the back tire on the bike, it should move forward and backward, put the new chain on over the chain wheel by the pedals and also the back tire. push the wheel back as far as you can until the chain is tight but has some slack. If I remember correctly you should be able to move the chain just a bit, but take a look at one of the bikes at the store to get a good idea. Then retighted the back wheel. You are good to go. If the chain slips, loosen the back wheel again and use the hammer to push the wheel back to tighten the chain. You can also use a marker before you loosen the wheel to mark where the wheel was located so you know about where it needs to be when you adjust the tire. Good Luck Total cost should be less the $15.
2007-04-19 13:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by FunwithBJF 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replacing Bike Chain
2016-11-14 20:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by dillander 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a chain tool (Chain Breaker). You might be able to repair the chain by replacing the links, but if it broke I would just replace it. Most bike shops will fit a chain for free if you buy from them. However, try:
www.chainreactioncycles.com
Before you throw away the old chain, count up how many links it has. When the new chain arives, use the chain tool to take off any unwanted links. I would use a Power Link to conect the chain.
Before fitting the new chain, you might want to clean the wax coating off of it and replace it with normal cycle wax. Baby wipes are good for this.
Basically though, you are probably easier just getting your local bike shop to do it.
Luck
2007-04-19 20:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by Alice S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al the info you will need is here.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
You should be able to thread the new chain on break it to length and rejoin it. Loosen the rear wheel and slide it back to put a bit of tension on the chain if necessary
Tools, a chain breaker.You will need to break the new chain to get it the right length. It will also join the open link.
You will need a 1/8" chain. (most likely). Take the chain with you. Bike store or retailer.
Alternatively, if you take said bike, plus heartbroken daughter, to a bike shop they will probably install a new chain for you (cost of the chain). Or at the very least install it for less than the cost of the chain breaker.
2007-04-19 14:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either go to a bicycle repair shop and have them fix the chain for you or you can choose to buy a replacement link for the broken chain or you can buy a whole new chain while at the shop. The one tool you will need to purchase at the bike shop is a chain breaker. A chain breaker can either remove links or add links to a chain. It is not an expensive tool and since your daughter is only a kindergartner, you can count on more chains to be repaired while she is growing up. Instructions on how to use the tool should come with it.
2007-04-19 19:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the bike to a Bike Shop.
2007-04-19 13:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I may have that the bike that your talking and I could take it on and off with my hand but when you replace it put oil I put the oil that my dad uses on his motorcycle for his chain
so good luck
2007-04-19 14:01:51 · answer #7 · answered by Hephaestus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thin screwdriver & pliers. Look at the chain, it is linked together with pins. put the screwdriver between the pins and pop off the chain.. Then just snap it back.
2007-04-19 13:51:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get the rivet tool, its worth the 2 dollars, plus you save the hassle and you bike from scratching by trying to force it off
2016-05-19 02:02:28 · answer #9 · answered by maribel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋