Removing a bike chain

If you want to replace your chain, your will need to know how to remove it from your bike. Here is how.

Stuff you'll be needing
- Chain tool

(1) Lean the bike against a wall, or place it on a repair stand

(2) Insert the chain tool into the chain, and make sure that the tool's pin aligns with the pin of the chain

(3) Turn the crank of the tool, so that it pushes out the pin

(4) Push the pin out, unscrew the tool, and disconnect the chain

(5) Unwind the chain from the gears

To put the chain back on:

(1) Thread the chain through the gears

(2) Place both ends of the chain in the chain tool

(3) Insert the pin into the hole, and push it in with the tool

(4) Make sure that the pin is flush on both sides of the chain