A bike stand is also very helpful for removing the rear wheel making it easier to mount a chain and allowing you to stand upright which is much easier on your back.
Bicycle chain length tool.
Master link pliers to disengage chains with master links.
If your road bike is equipped with the italian brand s components.
The tool is also great for shortening a chain to the correct length.
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The complete guide to bicycle chain wear.
Bike chain tool kit bicycle chain tool with bike link plier bicycle chain breaker splitter chain wear indicator and chain checker road mountain bike chain repair tools for all models bike chains.
Size to old chain count links if your old chain was sized correctly it can be used to determine the length of your new chain.
It is possible to determine chain length from industrial drive train equations and then cut the chain before installing it on the bike.
The tools needed will vary depending on which type of chain you have.
Topeak all speeds.
Birzman damselfly universal chain tool.
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Perhaps someone else can make an instructable on making the chain tool.
Chain tool for cutting the chain.
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Chains cannot be cut to 52 1 4 53 1 8 or even 52 1 2.
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It has enough length and leverage to remove tight.
Methods to determine chain length method 1.
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For example some derailleur bike chain could only be 51 52 53 inches etc.