Chain link separating
06-02-20, 04:28 AM
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Chain link separating
Just noticed this. I’m a complete newb so have no clue. Bike is new only done around 300 miles...Was cleaning the chain and bike yesterday and this morning I’ve just noticed this link Looks separated.
any idea what’s caused this and how I should fix it?
cheers
any idea what’s caused this and how I should fix it?
cheers
06-02-20, 06:18 AM
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If the chain is separating, you might want to replace that link with a "quick link". You need a chain tool to remove the bad link. A bike shop could do this in a few minutes, if you have one close. Hard to say what's going on without a pic, but here's a link which might be helpful: https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair...&area%5B%5D=50
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It may be a "quick link" you are seeing. I will look different from the rest of the links. If the chain is new and factory installed on a new bike it's unlikely the chain is really separating but taking it back to the dealer for checking is probably worth it to insure it's OK.
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We no viewable image of better description we can't give more then wide paint brush advise. Is there a connecting link already in the chain? Which link (a connecting or one of the 100+ others) is separating? How is it separating? Brand of chain? Number of rear and front sprockets? Bike brand and LBS, big box or mail bought?
There are reasons why a well assembled chain can break that is not the bike's fault, as there are reasons that are the fault of the chain makers or the factory assembly work. If you can provide more information some here can offer more advise and perhaps help prevent this from happening again.
I have a friend who broke his pelvis/hip socket when his chain broke and he fell, very hard. His wife said she heard the final crack when he was being lifted onto the X Ray table in the hospital. Andy
There are reasons why a well assembled chain can break that is not the bike's fault, as there are reasons that are the fault of the chain makers or the factory assembly work. If you can provide more information some here can offer more advise and perhaps help prevent this from happening again.
I have a friend who broke his pelvis/hip socket when his chain broke and he fell, very hard. His wife said she heard the final crack when he was being lifted onto the X Ray table in the hospital. Andy
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06-02-20, 07:44 AM
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So why not put the pic up on a hosting site and just put the URL of it in the plain text of your post? You may have to change the "." to " dot " and maybe do something with "www" or "https://" but geeze use some imagination.
Again, don't use any of the link, image or file upload tools. Just type it out in the plain text of your post.
Again, don't use any of the link, image or file upload tools. Just type it out in the plain text of your post.
06-02-20, 04:20 PM
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06-02-20, 04:22 PM
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We no viewable image of better description we can't give more then wide paint brush advise. Is there a connecting link already in the chain? Which link (a connecting or one of the 100+ others) is separating? How is it separating? Brand of chain? Number of rear and front sprockets? Bike brand and LBS, big box or mail bought?
There are reasons why a well assembled chain can break that is not the bike's fault, as there are reasons that are the fault of the chain makers or the factory assembly work. If you can provide more information some here can offer more advise and perhaps help prevent this from happening again.
I have a friend who broke his pelvis/hip socket when his chain broke and he fell, very hard. His wife said she heard the final crack when he was being lifted onto the X Ray table in the hospital. Andy
There are reasons why a well assembled chain can break that is not the bike's fault, as there are reasons that are the fault of the chain makers or the factory assembly work. If you can provide more information some here can offer more advise and perhaps help prevent this from happening again.
I have a friend who broke his pelvis/hip socket when his chain broke and he fell, very hard. His wife said she heard the final crack when he was being lifted onto the X Ray table in the hospital. Andy
It looks like from the park tool video a broken chain link
06-02-20, 04:23 PM
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what did the shop say? (I cant see it, they could)
My LBS 6 months free followup service after the sale..
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My LBS 6 months free followup service after the sale..
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06-02-20, 04:36 PM
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I don't believe that chain would have a Quik Link unless installed post factory.
Does the separating link look like all the other links except for the failure?
IF so, take it to the LBS to fix. (Have them install a Quik Link.
9 speed chains CANNOT safely be rejoined by pushing a pin back in. So, if you used a chain tool to separate.......
Shimano has their $pecial replacement pins. Quik Links are MUCH simpler and allow relatively easy disassembly. I do have the "removal tool" which helps keep the hands cleaner when parting a grimy chain.
Does the separating link look like all the other links except for the failure?
IF so, take it to the LBS to fix. (Have them install a Quik Link.
9 speed chains CANNOT safely be rejoined by pushing a pin back in. So, if you used a chain tool to separate.......
Shimano has their $pecial replacement pins. Quik Links are MUCH simpler and allow relatively easy disassembly. I do have the "removal tool" which helps keep the hands cleaner when parting a grimy chain.
