Chain Replacement

When chain of our bicycle is damaged and need change or even for aesthetic reasons when we want to change it follow the steps below:

Note: Chain of our pics is KMC Ti-N XX SP Gold in a Cannondale Bad Boy

 

1.- Secure  bike to a stand

2.- We turn upside down the pedals until the beginning of the chain display (initial compound eye)

3.- Depending on chain, open it from this link or by the use of tools or just with our hands.

4.- Remove chain from the bike.





 
5.- Clean rear derailleur.


 
6.- Remove new chain from the packaging and begin to pass from the rear cassette (gears), the derailleur and reach up to the front.

7.- When we do it all these properly, then at the end in my hands I hold the two ends of the chain.

8.- I put the initial link in both free ends of the chain to join and then I pull in the opposite direction with the help of my hands in order to stretch fully and finally tightened.

9.- Activate brakes of the bicycle, the pedals are turned upside down to make sure that chain is tightened completely.

10.- Finally I am ready to get my bike and go for a walk.