When to Replace a Chain on a Bicycle

Extend the life of the more expensive parts of your bike and learn when it's time to replace your chain. This video walks through several methods for measuring chain wear, and it includes a handy chain wear chart.

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Video contents:
00:48 Tools Needed
01:05 Method 1: Lift off Chainring
01:27 Method 2: Measure w/ Ruler
01:58 Method 3: Use CC-3.2
03:13 Method 4: Use CC-2

➤ Tools & materials used:
• CC-3.2 Chain Wear Indicator - http://www.parktool.com/product/chain...
• CC-2 Chain Checker - http://www.parktool.com/product/chain...
• Repair Stand - http://www.parktool.com/category/repa...
• SBC-1 Spoke, Bearing & Cotter Gauge -
http://www.parktool.com/product/spoke...

For a text-based walk-through of this process: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-h...

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➤ More Chain Repair Help:
• The Park Tool Guide to Chains ▶︎    • The Park Tool Guide To Chains  
• How to Clean and Lube a Bicycle Chain with a Park Tool Chain Cleaner ▶︎    • How To Clean and Lube a Bicycle Chain with...  
• How to Fix a Broken Bicycle Chain ▶︎    • How to Fix a Broken Bicycle Chain On-The-Go  
• How to Replace a Chain on a Bicycle - Sizing & Installation ▶︎    • How to Replace a Chain on a Bike - Sizing ...  
• How to Replace a Chain on a Single Speed Bike - Sizing, Installation & Tensioning ▶︎    • How to Replace a Chain on a Single Speed B...  
• How to Size a Bicycle Chain ▶︎    • How to Size a Bicycle Chain  
• How to Size a Campagnolo Bicycle Chain ▶︎    • How to Size a Campagnolo Bicycle Chain