Whyte Stirling overhaul

[ashley348]

You have to specify what sort of discs for the hubs, centre lock or six bolt.

OK, I think they're 6 bolt, and it's a 10 speed cassette.

 

[Cycleops]

OK, I think they're 6 bolt, and it's a 10 speed cassette.

Nothing to do with the cassette. You'll see the six Allen bolts on the disc or they will be absent for centre lock.

 

[Ajax Bay]

are the hubs generic, it's got disk brakes

Read my post where I tried to give all this to you on a plate!! Your current cassette will have 1mm spacer which you can reuse.

 

[ashley348]

Do I need a chain splitting tool to remove links?

 

[T4tomo]

A hacksaw will work...

Spoiler

yes you defo need a chain tool

 

[Ajax Bay]

I said: "plus cassette, chain, tools - see @Cycleops post"
To save you all that trouble 'looking for it' here's the post:

I assume you're planning to do this yourself so you'll also need a few tools. A chain cutter, a cassette removal tool and a chain whip plus a few assorted spanners and Allen keys.

And anticipating your next two questions
Cheap chain tools will not last, but longevity may be less important to you than cost.
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/614/chain-length-sizing-for-bicycles-with-derailleurs/

 

[Cycleops]

Yes, don’t mind @T4tomo Finish with a centre link roller at each end rather than an outer. The quick link will then fit between the two as here:

Plenty of videos on YouTube if you’re unsure.

Not everyone is mechanically adept so just take your time and get it right.

 

[ashley348]

Ok, thanks guy's. It seems there's a link you can split, with some special pliers? Years ago just used to use a chain splitting tool?

 

[Cycleops]

There are some special pliers but you can use a length of soft wire or Bowden brake cable. Pass the wire trough the two sides of the link and twist the two together with some pliers to pull them together. Bit of a pain but should work.

 

[C R]

Needle nose pliers with small points fitting in the link will do too.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Ok, thanks guy's. It seems there's a link you can split, with some special pliers? Years ago just used to use a chain splitting tool?

No need for a tool to FIT the chain (and see above for ways to disconnect the quicklink on the one currently fitted). Chains (KMC or SRAM) will come with a 'quick link' which needs no tool to join. But they will also come too long. You need to work out (see the link I offered) how many links the chain needs to be and cut the un-needed links off with a chain tool (splitter). Then fit chain and join with the quicklink.

 

[ashley348]

No need for a tool to FIT the chain (and see above for ways to disconnect the quicklink on the one currently fitted). Chains (KMC or SRAM) will come with a 'quick link' which needs no tool to join. But they will also come too long. You need to work out (see the link I offered) how many links the chain needs to be and cut the un-needed links off with a chain tool (splitter). Then fit chain and join with the quicklink.

Can I just remove the quick links and join the chain conventionally?

 

[Ajax Bay]

Using a quicklink is easier and has a much lower error rate /risk (imo). If you want to push a pin in to join a chain, get a Shimano one.

 

[ashley348]

Using a quicklink is easier and has a much lower error rate /risk (imo). If you want to push a pin in to join a chain, get a Shimano one.

I've got a KMC chain, isn't it possible to remove links in that way?

 

[C R]

I've got a KMC chain, isn't it possible to remove links in that way?

It is possible to remove links that way, but with kmc chains in particular it is not a very good idea to rejoin with a pin once removed, as they get damaged when pushed out.