Chain education for me?

[JMoto]

So for my noob help... any tutorials of how to run a new chain? Mine just broke right before the Golden Gate Bridge on my way to work, doh! I have a ti-fly x with a bafang ultra. I have no idea how to choose a chain or where all to follow the cogs since it all came off in a big kerfuffle, lol. Im happy to learn, just need a kick in the right direction. (Local trike dealer here wont work on anything with a Bafang or I'd have him do it with/for me)
TIA!

 

[rcdanner]

I use KMC E 10 Spd Chain for my bafang M620. Many thousands of happy riding miles. I did break one foolishly shifting out of top gear under maximum pedal pressure. The motor cutoff switch must have been asleep.

 

[spokewrench]

I'd love to try your recumbent on a street around the corner where there's usually a bad headwind.

I've had good luck with chains. I did spend maybe $10 on a breaker to remove a chain so I could soak it in gasoline to see if the dry lube had really kept it as clean as it looked. I spent about $8 on a "missing link" to reconnect the chain and about $8 on special pliers to snap the link closed.

I suppose your whole chain is worn out. (I don't know that.) If you need to replace it, the pitch is half an inch, so measuring the inches and doubling it will tell you the number of links you need. To get enough links for a recumbent, I guess you need to buy more than one chain. Chains have different widths, depending on how many sprocket wheels are on the rear cassette. Your chain is probably marked.

 

[JMoto]

I'd love to try your recumbent on a street around the corner where there's usually a bad headwind.

It was extra WINDY today too!!!!

If you need to replace it, the pitch is half an inch, so measuring the inches and doubling it will tell you the number of links you need. To get enough links for a recumbent, I guess you need to buy more than one chain. Chains have different widths, depending on how many sprocket wheels are on the rear cassette. Your chain is probably marked.

Looks like you need 3 chains for recumbent trikes so now I'll figure out what ones are strong for e bikes and go that route. I have a rohloff so its just 1 run/no cassette.

 

[Chazmo]

Not sure why someone should be bigoted about any type of drivetrain when you’re talking about something as simple as doing a chain. A chain is a chain! I’d find another bike shop.

Anyway, having said that, I’ve been working with KMC chains (both OEM and aftermarket) and so far so good. They’re readily available online, inexpensive, and easy to remove install (if you’re using a missing link, that is). Just be sure that you get replacement chain(s) that have more than the number of links you need. That’s probably listed in your owner’s manual. To remove/install you need two tools: a chain removal/install pliers and a chain “breaker” (which shoves the pin out).

Yeah, a trike… Bummer, @JMoto that you broke a chain in the middle of the GG bridge. I suppose if you’re gonna’ get stranded, that’s a cool place to do so, though. I’ve walked that bridge many times, but I’ve never put a bike on it.

I guess if I were in your shoes, I’d get myself on a regimen of replacing all three chains at regular intervals so you don’t run into this again. Best wishes.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

Good place to start:

The owner's manual might specify chain length and show proper chain routing. Otherwise, look for photos or videos of your drivetrain — e.g., in online reviews.

Park Tool has a how-to video on YouTube for just about any bike repair. Can't go wrong with their tools, either.

 

[slitespd]

I too ride a recumbent (Bacchetta Giro/ Bafang BBS02) and purchased my last chain 11 speed E-chain directly from Bacchetta. I like the fact that you can purchase chain by the foot so you’ll only use one quick-link. I’ll never go back to putting three chains together.

 

[Gionnirocket]

This place sells chain by the foot for recumbents

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[Cawaminga]

Not sure why someone should be bigoted about any type of drivetrain when you’re talking about something as simple as doing a chain. A chain is a chain! I’d find another bike shop.

Anyway, having said that, I’ve been working with KMC chains (both OEM and aftermarket) and so far so good. They’re readily available online, inexpensive, and easy to remove install (if you’re using a missing link, that is). Just be sure that you get replacement chain(s) that have more than the number of links you need. That’s probably listed in your owner’s manual. To remove/install you need two tools: a chain removal/install pliers and a chain “breaker” (which shoves the pin out).

Yeah, a trike… Bummer, @JMoto that you broke a chain in the middle of the GG bridge. I suppose if you’re gonna’ get stranded, that’s a cool place to do so, though. I’ve walked that bridge many times, but I’ve never put a bike on it.

I guess if I were in your shoes, I’d get myself on a regimen of replacing all three chains at regular intervals so you don’t run into this again. Best wishes.

Yeah, chains are one of those things you don’t really think about until one fails mid-ride.

 

[sc00ter]

I had a Rans Fusion semi-bent awhile ago. Somehow the chain got damaged and I had to take a crash course in chains. What I ended up doing is:
I replaced the chain with a KMC. I've had great luck with their chains.
I wrote the link count and chain width on the frame with a Sharpie, for future reference.
I also tapped a extra replacement link on the frame.
I know that if I had a powerful mid-drive I'd be breaking a few chains as well, the Rans was a mortal powered bike.

I have a very easy going boss at work. If I have a failure (flat, communications error, etc.) I can call in and tell him I'll be late or just not coming in. I rarely abuse this privilege but its nice knowing I don't have to panic to get to work.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I've never broken a chain, ever. Since getting involved with ebikes 6 years ago my bikes have been 750w and 1000w mid drives with 120nm and 160nm of torque respectively. You can ride aggressively but avoid abusive.
KMC has been good to me as well. X and E series hold up well.
+5500mi on the current e8 chain rolling the 1000w'r

 

[mrgold35]

I broke my chain on my mid-drive M620 1000w/160Nm Himiway Cobra Pro. I was +12 miles from home and very lucky my wife was with me and I rode her Radrover step-thru home to get my vehicle. We were at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta so she was busy taking pics of the mass ascension when I went home. I had a spare KMC e10 136 link chain (Amazon, $52) but left it at home and never prepped it (cut to length and wax with Silca products).

I didn't try to reuse the OEM chain that broke in between the links. I just prepped the KMC and purchased a second KMC to keep in my rack bag (already cut/waxed in Ziplock bag). I now carry the tools and extra quick links in my rack bag to service or replace the chain on the road.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I broke my chain on my mid-drive M620 1000w/160Nm Himiway Cobra Pro. I was +12 miles from home and very lucky my wife was with me and I rode her Radrover step-thru home to get my vehicle. We were at the ABQ Balloon Fiesta so she was busy taking pics of the mass ascension when I went home. I had a spare KMC e10 136 link chain (Amazon, $52) but left it at home and never prepped it (cut to length and wax with Silca products).

I didn't try to reuse the OEM chain that broke in between the links. I just prepped the KMC and purchased a second KMC to keep in my rack bag (already cut/waxed in Ziplock bag). I now carry the tools and extra quick links in my rack bag to service or replace the chain on the road.

Same M620 but I just carry a chain tool and a pair of quick links. I can't imagine that not being enough to get me home.

 

[mrgold35]

I just have to whip out the spare chain in rack bag and add a quick link. I would have the added step of needing a chain tool and keeping some spare replacement pins as back-up (Murphey's Law). The chain on bike that broke is usually ready for cleaning anyways.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I guess if I had ever broken a chain I might do the same.
ymmv

 

[RunForTheHills]

I bought one of these compact chain tools that you can store the quicklinks in the handle to put in my field kit. I haven't had to use it yet. I have the full size park tool in my toolbox.