Just snapped chain

[stevebills]

I just snapped chain and can't find the split link so has that comes off
and do I get another link or a new chain and do ebikes need heavy duty stuff?

 

[flecc]

Many bikes don't have a split link, the chain is just joined to be continuous.

If your bike has derailleur gears, get the right type for it. They are usually named by the number of gears, e.g. 7/8 speed chain for example.

Basically up to 8 derailleur gears use 3/32" chain, 9 or 10 speed use a special narrower chain.

Bikes with hub gears normally use 1/8" chain.

The 3/32" and 1/8" are the width of the chain rollers between the inner plates of the chain links.

You can use a joining link or join a new chain using a chain tool, from any good bike shop. This web link shows how to use a chain tool.
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[stevebills]

I have a 8 speed cassette and I kepted the chain that fell off and I will take it to the bike shop see if they can use it and fix my speedo they fitted last week cos that stopped aswel

 

[Scottyf]

What you been monkeying about with to snap it?

 

[kitchenman]

I snapped mine. Made the mistake of not cycling at Christmas and not cleaning and oiling before I neglected it for 2 weeks! ..Got a new one with one of those magic links - really easy to fit. Cost about 15 quid.

 

[stevebills]

What you been monkeying about with to snap it?

No monkeys round here m8.. it just snapped and they all snap in the end and one Optibike owner Paul G got 200 miles and snapped his


Paul_G


I snapped a chain in the 1st 200 miles, I was power shifting all the time

switched to a Rohloff and 0 problems, same chain now for 3000 miles

get a new chain and cassette as I bet it was slipping

Paul G