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Close a broken bike chain with a quick link by pedalling against a held wheel
Close a broken bike chain with a quick link by holding the rear wheel and pushing the pedal.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Quick link or master link that fits your chain and brand
- Chain tool
- Gloves
How to do it
- Remove the damaged link with the chain tool. Push the pin only almost out, not all the way.
- Push the two halves of the quick link through the inner links from the front and the back, minding the direction of travel.
- Keep the link on top if possible, hold the rear wheel with one hand and push the pedal with the other until it closes with a click.
- Check that the chain tension isn't too high.
Why it works
Pressing on the pedals tensions the chain, and the quick link closes fully with a small click.
Variations
- A chain holder keeps the ends together while you rivet. A multitool or a bent piece of wire or a spoke can do the job.
Sources
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- bergzeit.de (opens in a new tab)
Zum finalen Verschließen wird das Hinterrad mit einer Hand festgehalten. Durch gleichzeitigen Druck auf die Pedale wird die Kette gespannt und das Steckglied verschließt sich zur Gänze mit einem kleinen Klick.
