Bicycle Chain

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Bicycle Chain

· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #1

Who knows anything about bicycle chains?

Fixing up Julie's bike, bought it brand new over 20 years ago and I doubt it has done 20 miles

but we are going to start taking it away in the MH along with my rusty heap.

The chain has rusted and snapped.

It has 5 gears, only one cog at the front and that hangy down springy thing the chain goes around.

Are all chains "one size fits all" do I buy a 5 speed chain? does it go by length? old chain is missing.

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Re: Bicycle Chain

· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #2

i think there are diferent sizes but most tricycles are fixed pedals at the front, has she progressed to stabilisers now

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #3

I'm gonna tell her..........

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #4

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #5

Oh yer cruising!

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #6

well its her colours

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #7

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #8

Flight booked, leaving the country this weekend

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #9

You need a special tool

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #10

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You need a special tool

I'm sure my Da will have one of those somewhere

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Re: Bicycle Chain

· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #11

The length of the chain is standard for that type of bike.

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #12

How about someone who bikes a lot who you know.

My next door neighbour is "very keen" and I just have to mention bike and his face lights up and I get that lovely comment "bring it round and I'll have a look at it"

It seems some like to fix bikes as much as I like "modifying" my camper.

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #13

I don't know about bicycle chains but you can get joining links and half links for larger chains. They are usually kept together with two small split pins or a snap on clip and no tool required. The tool is usually used to break the chain .

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #14

What is it with these chain breaker tools! Use an angle grinder its easier

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #15

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What is it with these chain breaker tools! Use an angle grinder its easier

That is what I use, John!
I have a chain breaker someplace but can never find it when I want it.

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· Posted: 14.04.2014 · #16

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What is it with these chain breaker tools! Use an angle grinder its easier

That is what I use, John!
I have a chain breaker someplace but can never find it when I want it.

Man sized tools for man sized jobs

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· Posted: 15.04.2014 · #17

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Man sized tools for man sized jobs

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But do you have a 4.5 inch or a 9 inch

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· Posted: 15.04.2014 · #18

multiple of both as well as a 12 inch

depends on what and where its being used

the mind boggles

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· Posted: 15.04.2014 · #19

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