Bicycle Chain Length Tool

It is a fairly simple tool that a machinist with drill mill tap and die tools could produce from copying a working one.

Bicycle chain length tool.

It has enough length and leverage to remove tight. 5 coupon applied at checkout save 5 with coupon. I didn t make the chain tool. For example some derailleur bike chain could only be 51 52 53 inches etc.

4 6 out of 5 stars 8. Bikehand bicycle bike chain wear indicator tool chain checker compatible with shimano sram kmc and all others 7 to 12 speed chains 4 6 out of 5 stars 286 8 04. Chains cannot be cut to 52 1 4 53 1 8 or even 52 1 2. 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.

Perhaps someone else can make an instructable on making the chain tool. Topeak all speeds. Chain tool for cutting the chain. I bought it at a bike shop typically 6 12.

The tool is also great for shortening a chain to the correct length. The complete guide to bicycle chain wear. Methods to determine chain length method 1. Product title bicycle mountain bike mtb tool kit crank extractor chain breaker cassette bottom bracket remover average rating.

4 7 out of 5 stars 3 ratings based on 3 reviews current price 11 98 11. Master link pliers to disengage chains with master links. 98 list list price 23 96 23. The tools needed will vary depending on which type of chain you have.

It is possible to determine chain length from industrial drive train equations and then cut the chain before installing it on the bike. 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. 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.