Replacing a bike chain that snapped

[bobsinatra]

Hi

I am trying to replace my bike chain as my previous one snapped off.

I think I have a 10 speed bike and the chain was 138cm when I measured the chain.

Should I also order a quick link, as I am trying to fix this issue the most simplistic way possible. I have never replaced a chain previously.

Any advice appreciated.

Cheers

BS


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[ruffers]

I used a quick link and been great so far 🤞🏻really easy to use.

 

[PaulSB]

You'll need to order a quick link to close the chain as far as I'm aware chains are not supplied with a quick link. You might consider ordering an extra quick link to carry with you when you're out cycling. This way you can effect the repair by the roadside.

If you're unsure if the bike is 10 speed or not simply count the number of cogs on the rear cassette. That number is the speed.

 

[adamhearn]

Grab a KMC chain and it'll come with a quick link (yes, they're a good thing to use).

Measure chain in links and then buy nearest in size (larger). You will likely have to shorten the new chain and for that you'll need a chain tool (or something to cleanly pop out the pin). Quick links require you to have to 'inner' ends to join.

 

[ianrauk]

KMC and SRAM chains both come supplied with quick links. You will however need to shorten the chain to the correct length matching your current chain.

 

[Ajax Bay]

I have a 10 speed bike and the chain was 138cm when I measured the chain.
Should I also order a quick link

As Ian says: both SRAM and KMC chains come with a quicklink. They are normally about 1447mm long so you'll have to have bought a chain tool/splitter (recommended in your chain-parting thread) to take off (probably) 2 (one inch) links. To ensure you get the length correct (don't assume that 138cm was the right length unless you fitted it yourself), pass the new chain round the large chainring and the largest sprocket, and not through the RD cage, and that, plus one inch is the length of chain you need. Split the chain, thread it through (back triangle and RD cage) and then join it with a quick link. And ride on.

 

[Mr Celine]

You'll need to order a quick link to close the chain as far as I'm aware chains are not supplied with a quick link. You might consider ordering an extra quick link to carry with you when you're out cycling. This way you can effect the repair by the roadside.

What type of chains are you buying?

It's at least 15 years since I bought a chain that didn't come with a quick link and that was a Shimano chain which was supplied with a joining pin.

 

[PaulSB]

What type of chains are you buying?

It's at least 15 years since I bought a chain that didn't come with a quick link and that was a Shimano chain which was supplied with a joining pin.

Usually my LBS replaces the chain when it's in for a service and then on the annual cassette change. No idea what the chains are, I simply trust the LBS.

 

[C R]

What type of chains are you buying?

It's at least 15 years since I bought a chain that didn't come with a quick link and that was a Shimano chain which was supplied with a joining pin.

Shimano chains still come with a joining pin, I think only ultegra chains come with a quick link.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Shimano chains still come with a joining pin, I think only ultegra chains come with a quick link.

I like the joining pin.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Shimano chains are shoot IME.

KMC all the way for me