I just put on a new chain(I'm doing some major overhauling, if no one has noticed all my posts yet), and where I joined the chain, and put the pin in, the link is super tight, and won't un bend. I always have this problem with new chains, and can't figure out how to remedy it. Any suggestions?
thanks!
Ted
kink in my chain...
Fri, 07/28/2006 - 10:30pm
Sat, 07/29/2006 - 2:18am
#1
Chain tool use
To loosen the link, you need to reverse the chain tool and push the new pin out a very slight amount. This is SOP. The Park Tools site has some instructions you may find useful:
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=25
Sat, 07/29/2006 - 7:14am
#2
Stiff link
"""the link is super tight, and won't un bend.""
Make very sure that the pin extends equally on both sides. Use a good light and magnifier if necessary. Push the pin in or out until it is even. If it's still stiff, bend the chain laterally until the link frees up.
http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=53
Be very careful if this is a 10-speed chain. Having a chain come undone while climbing out of the saddle can ruin your whole day.
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Fri, 07/28/2006 - 10:30pm
#3
kink in my chain...
dupe
