Split your chain without tools #cycletips #roadcycling #cycling

[Niknamew]

Probably the most useful bike hacks that I've ever actually used in the wild. This is so much better than the shoe lace method

[aurteekay]

This is just an example how how to use a master link…. Not all chains have master links. Some are riveted together all the way around like half link chains and stuff. So this does not apply to all bike chains people keep that in mind. If you don’t see a link that looks like the one in the video or of the link has a it has a small u shaped clip around the rivet that’s another kind of more common master link this will only work on that specific link.

[lxrcxn]

This was so easy and helpful, here I was struggling to use the shoe lace method, this worked a charm, cheers!

[i-kneed-therapy]

I'm just wondering, what trailside emergency repairs require breaking the chain and can be worked on without tools? I honestly can't think of any.

[blazzingsaddles]

These replacement chain links are not designed to be removed, only to rejoin a chain(after removing the damaged chain link). These links have a flexible back plate to make fitting simple and don't have the tensile strength of a normal link

[drescherjm]

I have cycled for over 2 decades and 40 thousand miles over 2 different bicycles. I haven't had the occasion / desire to look for the quick link yet but I will do so next time I get a chance. Edit: Since I commented I have found out I didn't have master link and instead I had to purchase a tool to remove a pin. I also have replaced my chain and cassette and all of my intermittent slipping problems are totally solved. It was about $75 in parts and tools to replace these on Giant Talon mountain 29 inch wheel bicycle with a 3x8 Shimano drivetrain.

[johannscheer]

Wtf, that's not splitting your chain, it's opening your quick link :D

[davidburgess]

Sometimes I now add a second quick link on my chain. If the chain comes apart, you'll always have a way to fix it! You can distort the link though with this method, but you'll get another chance.

[ryanallen]

"Without any tools"
Step 2: pull out a muti tool and use it as a hammer"...got it 😂

[javierreyes]

Every quick link has taking me an hour and a few bloody knuckles to put back together

[alexanderh]

This channel offers really solid advice. Thanks :)

[krzysztofstankiewicz]

You save ma mental health in 20 seconds. Thanks man!

[Anon.User.]

The one that comes with the chains is 1-time use! Do not take risk with multiple split/reconnect.

[joshafc]

The SRAM power link is designed to not need tools it can easily be removed by hand. The Shimano one however requires a tool.

[trajtemberg]

Please remember that quick links can be opened only so many times before failing. Check with your manufacturer.

[gary]

You're not "breaking" the chain, your just opening the master link.

[kcufv]

What kind of trail side issue would this fix? I'm thinking if I need to remove the chain trailside, I've either got a broken chain I need to replace a link in, r other drivetrain issue I need to shorten my chain to work around...

[___Bebo___]

Best master link opening method I've ever seen, I used to do the grab and twist with pliers one, thank you for this.

[Tabbypm]

Thanks! I’ll definitely be using this sometime soon. My bike has seen better days, and it needs to go to the shop again. Now if my chain ever pops off while I’m riding again, I’ll just do this.

[mrjagriff]

Good idea, all you need is a bit of winter mud though and reconnecting it is a right laugh