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Chain Installation - Derailleur Bikes

This article will discuss the removal and installation of chain on derailleur bicycles.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service on July 25th, 2010
Tags: Chain, Derailleur, Installation, Maintenance

Chain Length Sizing

This article will discuss sizing derailleur chain to length.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service, Derailleur Systems on March 7th, 2010
Tags: Chain, Installation, Technical Info

11-speed Chain Service with the CT-11

 This article will review the Campagnolo® 11-speed chain service. This requires the use of both the Park Tool CT-4.2 and CT- 11. The 11-speed Campagnolo® chain has very narrow rollers of 1.98 to 2.0mm width. A typical 10-speed has rollers of approximately 2.1mm. This small differen...
Posted by Calvin in Chain repair and service on February 4th, 2009

Chain Cleaning using the CM-5 Cyclone Chain Scrubber

This article will discuss the use the CM-5 Cyclone® Chain Scrubber. The concepts will also apply to other chain cleaners.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service on December 15th, 2006
Tags: Chain, Cleaning, Maintenance

Tight Link Repair

This article will discuss loosening a tight link on a derailleur chain.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service on August 24th, 2006
Tags: Chain, Derailleur, Repair

Chain tension for Tandem Front End

This article will discuss sizing the captain-to-stoker chain for tandems, called the "primary" chain.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service on March 24th, 2006
Tags: Adjustment, Chain, Tandem

Chain Tension on One Speed Bikes

This article will address the adjusting chain tension on bicycle with a single sprocket in the rear and a single sprocket in front.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service on February 21st, 2006
Tags: Adjustment, Chain, Tension

Trouble Shooting a Creaky or Noisy Drive Train

This article will discuss trouble shooting noisy drive trains. Creaking and squeaking noises are annoying, and can be a sign of more serious problems. Damage to component parts may result if they are left unattended.
Posted by Repair in Chain repair and service, Miscellaneous Topics, Handlebar, Stem, and Seat Post, Bottom Brackets, Crank Service on January 10th, 2006
Tags: Chain, Crank, Frame, Handlebars, Headset, Pedal, Repair, Saddle, Stem