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Whether your chain is too big or broken, this guide will help you get your bike back on the trail.
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Begin loosening the tire by turning the quick release handle.
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Gripping the rear derailleur, pull the arm back, away from the front of the bike.
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Notice how the derailleur becomes almost vertical in the second picture when compared to the first.
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There should be enough slack, in the chain, at this point to remove the tire from the bike.
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Remove the tire from the bike.
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Locate the master link along the chain.
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With pliers squeeze the two pins together so that the chain comes apart.
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With a plier press the two pins together and remove the clip.
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Once the clip is removed the chain should easily come apart.
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Once the chain is separated, remove it from the bike by pulling one end.
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With the new chain, place it on the current gear that your bike is in.
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Thread one end of the chain through the derailleur from top to bottom so it is in the shape of a 'S'.
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Next place the chain on the back gears, making sure that it is threaded through the guide.
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To reassemble the chain bring both ends of the chain together so that the pins on each one lineup.
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Grip the chain on both sides of the master link and pull.
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If your chain does have a master link clip replace the link around the two pins.
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Use a plier to slide the clip back into place.
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Once your chain is back together, you are ready to once again, hit the trails.
Once your chain is back together, you are ready to once again, hit the trails.
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