How To Tighten Bike Chain
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- This is one for all you single speeders and hub gear aficionados. Don't keep stopping every 5 minutes to refit your chain. Instead learn how to tighten it in our easy to follow video on our @cyclemaintenanceacademy channel and may the tension only be in your chain.
If the chain on your single speed or hub gear bike keeps falling off or if it feels loose then it may need to be tightened.
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
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How to tighten bike chain:
00:00 - Start
00:07 - Support our channel on Patreon.com/cyclemaintenanceacademy
00:15 - Welcome
00:31 - When does the chain needs to be tightened?
00:45 - Preparation
01:49 - Tightening the chain
03:33 - Tightening the chain using tensioning bolts
Check out our blog post guide where a member of the Cycle Maintenance Academy team talk you through each step of how to tighten bike chain. - Sport
Do you have tips for doing this after you have had to remove the rear wheel entirely?
Hi Emily, thanks for your comment. Very good point. We will add this topic to our content list and make a video about it to help you with this task. It might take few months as we have some other videos lined up already but we will not forget about you:) Keep watching🙂
Thank so much momma been trying to tighten a bike for too long and you're #1
Thanks for your nice comment Terrance🙂. I'm glad that you found this video useful.
Great video, i have followed it several times already. I like how easy it is to understand
Hi, and thanks for such a nice comment! I'm glad the tutorial was helpful for you.🙂 Feel free to ask if you have any more bike-related questions or need assistance with anything else. Happy riding! 🚴♂️
great video. I've been working on bikes for two decades and riding single-speeds and 3-speeds, yet I learned two new things today for your video! And btw, really great saddle on that 3-speed. I usually buy the B67 because that's what we can get over here in the US.
Hi and thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you found the video helpful and that you learned a couple of new things from it, despite your experience. Regarding the saddle, I appreciate your compliment! It is indeed very comfortable. Shame you can't get the full range of Brooks saddles there but the B67 is also a pretty nice option.
Worked wonders on my son’s bike. Thank you.
Hi, and thanks for the comment. That's fantastic to hear! I'm pleased to hear that the video worked wonders on your son's bike and that the instructions were clear and effective for you. 😄
If you ever need more biking tips or have any questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Happy cycling! 🚲😊
Very informative video
Thanks.i was able to tighten my cycle's chain.first time successfully completing a work on cycles.thank you
Hi Mohamad, thanks for your comment🙏. I'm so pleased to read that our video helped you to succesfully complete your first bike repair task. Keep on going🙂
Awesome! thank you.
That was excellent, just what I needed to do on my Pashley.
Thanks so much! I'm so happy that the video was just what you needed for your Pashley bike. 😄
If you ever have more bike-related questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Happy riding on your trusty Pashley! 🚲😊
well done! thank you for this informative video!
Hi Oleg, thanks for the great comment🙏🙂. I'm pleased that you found our video helpful.
very useful video
clearly explain two kinds of tightening chain
Thanks for your great comment🙏. I'm pleased that you found the video useful🙂
It occurs to me it would've been a good idea to look up on how to deal with chain tension before going out on the bike I bought not but 6 hours ago. It'd have saved me 6 stops and a nice line of sprocket teeth now punched into my calf. Good video!
Hi, thanks for the comment. That's frustrating. We've all had moments like this. I'm pleased that you found the video useful🙂
Thank you. I will try those suggestions on my 1956 Schwinn bike
You're most welcome! Let me know if it worked on your vintage beauty. If you've got any more questions or need help with anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
awesome, you saved my day!
You are welcome! And your comment made my day🙂
Very helpful video. Thx.
Thank you! I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.🙂
Thanks for the tip!
You're welcome! I'm glad it worked for you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Very useful ,thanks
That's good to hear. Have you found any of our other videos useful? Thanks for watching😁
Excellent!
Hi Miguel, thank you for your comment. I'm glad you found it excellent! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!🙂
Thank you ❤
You're most welcome.🙂 If you need any other advice or have a bike-related question feel free to get in touch. Happy cycling! 🚲
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Hi and thanks for your comment. I'm glad you found it easy to understand! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. Happy cycling! 🙂
สวัสดีและขอบคุณสำหรับความคิดเห็นครับ ดีใจที่คุณพบว่าเข้าใจง่ายครับ! หากคุณมีคำถามเพิ่มเติมหรือต้องการความช่วยเหลือเพิ่มเติม ไม่ลังเลที่จะถามครับ ขอให้มีความสุขกับการปั่นจักรยาน! 🙂
I think another important thing to mention: Check the tension at different places in the rotation of the front and rear sprockets, as chain tension can vary with this. This is because sprockets are not manufactured exactly concentric with their center (normal manufacturing tolerance). Set the tension at the tightest point. If you don't, it will be too tight at its tightest spot.
Hi, thanks for your comment and sharing this valuable tip with other viewers.🙂
I live on the opposite end of the pond I'll tell you what uncle Sam and his babysitting crew can get stuffed. Riding bike is my go to now.
Haha, love the spirit! No need to worry about that pond between us. Biking knows no boundaries, and it's awesome to see you embracing the two-wheeled freedom! Pedal on and leave Uncle Sam and his babysitting crew in the dust. Happy cycling, fellow rider! 🚲😄
very nice
Thank you! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.🙂
Thanks
You're most welcome. If you need any more advice or have bike-related questions feel free to reach out. Happy cycling🙂
Kindly make some videos on gear bike
Thanks a lot for the tutorial! I'm gonna try it on my bike right away!
You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful.🙂 Best of luck with tightening your bike chain, and let us know how you got on.
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy it worked perfectly! My bike is running like a dream now, no more skipping :D
Yesss that the problet the crunching sound and the like holder is messt up
Spent about 500 miles on it and so far so good. czcams.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA Pros:1. Very light2. Solid quality build3. Fast delivery: It arrived 5 weeks earlier than expected.4. Easy assemblyJust a few cons but nothing major:1. Cheap tin tubes and had flat on first day... but not a big deal. I replaced the tubes.2. Seat is a bit uncomfortable but that's pretty much the same situation with most bikes.3. Seat post is a bit long/high for a smaller size 48 bike - had to saw 2 inch off to fit properly. The lowest setting is too high. The post locking system does not seem to hold well (perhaps because I saw 2 inch off).4. wheels are not tubeless compatible (from what I can tell)
Glad to hear that🙂
The problem I have is that the tossers that sold me my bike have made everything as difficult as possible to adjust so that you'll just bring it in to them - my chain snapped and I had them replace it, so now the chain keeps jumping in almost all the gears no matter how I try to adjust it - is this something I can fix by tightening the chain? I also noticed the new chain is a link longer than the old one so that wouod explain why it might be loose - issue is I can't get to the bolts to loosen/tighten the back wheel
Hi Joel, thanks for reaching out and sharing your experience. Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
I understand your frustration, and it sounds like there may be a couple of factors at play here. If the new chain is longer than the previous one, it could indeed lead to skipping issues. Additionally, drivetrains wear out over time, so if your old chain was significantly worn, it's possible that other drivetrain components, like the cogs, have also worn down, causing compatibility issues with the new chain.
It might be a good idea to take your bike back to the shop for a thorough diagnosis and any necessary maintenance. They'll be able to assess the problem more accurately and make any adjustments needed to get your bike running smoothly again.
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you were able to resolve the issue.
Does this work on bikes with 7 gears in the back and disc brakes?
Hi , and thanks for your question. Yes, it should work🙂
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy in trying to tighten the chain, i found out my derailer was WAYY messed up, which requires tools that i don't have lol. i think that was actually my issue
My bike squeaks tho idk if that's over stretched 😊
Now what does it mean if you do all this, but the chain is loose again with 2-3 minutes?
What if you have a bike with gears?
Hi Tony, thanks for your question. If you have a bike with hub gears then tightening the chain works this same way. For derailleur bikes the rear mech works as a chain tensioner. If your derailleur does not hold the tension on a chain then the chain is either too long or the spring in the derailleur arm is broken. We have a video where we show how to measure the chain so it's tensioned correctly on a derailleru bike here: czcams.com/video/7WFsuyogqqE/video.html
Hope this helps🙂
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy thanks for your help.
How about on a quick release?
Hi, and thanks for your question. If your single speed bike is equipped with a quick release then the process of tightening the bike chain will be a bit different. I'll put this on my to do list and try to make a video for you in the near future.
@@cyclemaintenanceacademy thanks! Im waiting