View Full Version : Bicycle help, my chain has snapped!


Kelliinlove
27-09-2006, 17:20
the chain broke on my bike! i am now walking to work til i get hold of someone to fix it...anyone know where i can get help? a bike shop that is actually open? or someone who could fix the chain which has snapped on me!

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BobbyBunny
27-09-2006, 17:28
Probably just buying a new one would work... I don't know though.
I've never had a chain snap on me, mine used to drop off all the time, but it never broke.

plekhanov
27-09-2006, 17:33
Chains are easily fixed by anybody with a chain tool (ie basically any moderately keen cyclist) though some chains need a special joining pin, I don't suppose you have any idea what kind of chain you have?

Do bear in mind that unless you've got a new or relatively unused bike the chain rings and cassette will most likely have worn down with your chain and quite possibly won’t be a good fit for a new unworn chain.

Zamo
27-09-2006, 17:39
That is very weird as my chain broke on the way to work this morning! I got the wife to drop in my chain-break and a couple of links in so I could fix it (all done).

It can be a bit of a fiddlely job... especially in the dark! But if you can reply within the next 10 minutes (when I'm off home) and you are not too far out of the way, then I'll have a go at it for you.