KMC 18 or 21 SPEED HV500 3/32 CHAIN 108 LINK (54”) IDEAL FOR 26” WHEEL MTB etc SHIMANO COMPATIBLE

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Many bike experts offer step-by-step instructions for sizing a chain. Take your time, be patient, and don't worry about making a mistake.

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To replace a chain, you’ll usually need a chain tool that is compatible with your manufacturer of chain to push out a chain rivet and remove your old chain.Then install it through the derailleurs and over the chaingins, move the wheel forward, shift into the small-small combo and see if it’s all good, or too long for the RD to handle. In such situations, some riders prefer to cut the chain a bit shorter and avoid shifting into big-big combo.

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Even the phrase “21 speed” is a little deceptive. To be more accurate, for each “speed,” you could pedal along at the SAME miles/hour on your bike.

Riding like a twat as you are overweight and have too much money and have no idea about gears. But hey, a 6K bike is fashion.

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My father, never a man to be troubled by his deficiencies, would often say that bigotry was just another word for experience. When I was twenty I thought he was a reactionary old goat; many years later I see that he indeed had a point. You can also buy 12-speed chains from aftermarket brands, principally for Shimano groupsets and SRAM MTB groupsets.Thankfully, bike chains are inexpensive to replace, especially if you do the work yourself. Choosing the best chain for your bike is straightforward if you know what components are on your bike. In most instances, the drivetrain improvements you gain by investing in expensive chains with lighter components are not worth the price. Then, I’ll explain some of the bike gears terminology that you need to know (e.g., “low gear” and “high gear”). Connect the 2 ends of the chain. Finally, once your chain securely passes all the way through your gear system, you can join the 2 ends of the chain and start riding again. Line up the "female" and "male" ends of the chain in a chain tool (again, available at all bike shops). Be sure that the 2 ends of the chain rest securely in the groove of the tool, hooked on to the "teeth" of the tool. Turn the handle to drive the pin into the chain, connecting the 2 links. Make sure the pin protrudes an equal distance from each side of the link, as even a minor misalignment can cause structural weakness in the chain, potentially leading to another repair.