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Tools and Supplies Needed:
Chaintool
Directions:
Mountain bike chains require a chain tool to take off your chain. This tool takes several forms, from a plier-like device to a small screw tool that slowly pushes your chain pin out. Although more difficult to use, I’d suggest that you buy the smaller screw-type tool, allowing you to bring it along on rides.
- Unscrew the chain tool, so that the chain can fit on the last groove on the tool.
- Place the tool on the chain, so that when the pin the chain tool pushes out will be facing out, away from the bike. Although this will make screwing the pin out more difficult, it makes the task of rejoining the chain much easier.
- Slowly turn the chain tool until the pin is nearly out. DON’T PUSH THE PIN FULLY OUT! From experience, it is nearly impossible to get back in (if you do — don’t worry — just remove the link and start over on the next link. Just remember to check your chain length before you shift into the largest chainring and the largest cassette gear on your bike to make sure the chain isn’t too short) . It may be necessary to unscrew the chain tool and check your progress from time to time. Try wiggling the chain from side to side to see if it is loose enough to split apart.
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