Knowing how to fit a bike chain is an essential skill for any home mechanic. Chains are one of the consumable parts of your drivetrain, and will stretch and wear with use, so you will need to replace it sooner or later.
Related reading: Chain wear explained
In the video below, BikeRadar talks you though the process of how to fit a new chain to your bike. The steps are the same whether you ride a mountain bike or a road bike.
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Video: How to replace a chain. This video is part of the Park Tool Maintenance Monday series. You can purchase the Park Tools used in the video at a number of dealers across the UK and internationally. For more maintenance videos, subscribe to the BikeRadar YouTube channel.
Related: how to mend a chain
Tools for the job
- Chain splitter tool (aka: Chain breaker)
- Chain checker tool
- Piece of broken spoke
- Pliers
What to do
There are a few exceptions, but most chains from the major manufacturers are compatible with each other's drivetrain components. You will need to match the speed of your drivetrain with the speed of your chain though – for example a nine-speed drivetrain will need a nine-speed chain.
Chain care
Worn chains
Chain tools and wear checkers
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