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How to change a chain

Started by maximusotter, June 27, 2006, 20:04:00 PM

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maximusotter

Go to garage, get spare gray/silver single speed chain.

00:10 unpackage chain, add two links to fit bike. Install.

00:12 Gleefully spin pedals backwards, expecting many happy revolutions.

00:12:05 Raise eybrow when cranks do not spin even 1/4 turn.

00:15 adjust chain tension several  times till it dawns that the bottom bracket is frozen.

00:16 Cursing.

00:20 Remove crankarms.

00:25 Remove circlips.

00:30 Bang out spindle with a mallet.

00:40 Bang out press fit cartridge bearings with mallet and punch.

00:45 Remove bearing seals with razor.

00:55 Flush bearings with kerosene.

01:10: Degrease in sink

01:20 Dry with blow dryer.

01:21 Pick up.

01:21:10 Drop as theyre HOT.

01:21:30 Cursing.

01:25 Repack with grease, install seals.

01:35 Wang back into bottom bracket with an oak board.

01:40 Install spindle and circlips.

01:50 Install cranks.

01:51 Realize that spindle is in backwards.

02:00 Cursing.

02:15 Fix mistake.

02:20 Finish installing chain.


See kids, its THAT easy. :lol:


M3ta7h3ad


Serious

I normally clean my ball bearings with tissue paper.

Fun though :lol: