Chains Chain too much slack but can't knock out link

[CrispyLeaves98]

Hello! There is too much chain slack but I can't pop out another link or it gets too short, open to anything. (Removing the tensioner doesn't help.)

 

[Cisco]

I've wondered about using a half link. I would like to take out a link of my chain and move the tensioner forward more, but taking out a full link is too much. Half links are available through most shops.

 

[Chainlube]

Hello! There is too much chain slack but I can't pop out another link or it gets too short, open to anything. (Removing the tensioner doesn't help.)

Your whole wheel can go back in the drop out, probably an inch.

 

[CrispyLeaves98]

I've wondered about using a half link. I would like to take out a link of my chain and move the tensioner forward more, but taking out a full link is too much. Half links are available through most shops.

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I'll purchase one, thanks! Didn't know they existed.

 

[CrispyLeaves98]

Anyone got any tips for snapping a chain link back together? Non master link.

 

[Chainlube]

Anyone got any tips for snapping a chain link back together? Non master link.

How are you at juggling? To rivet a chain on the bike takes a hammer, a punch and a dollie. Hold the dollie behind the chain and tap the rivet in, then use your punch to spread the rivet to keep it from coming out. To center the rivet on the chain, hold an adjustable wrench behind the chain with the jaws spread just enough for the rivet to pass through a bit.

 

[michael whiteman]

If your rear wheel dropout is horizontal you probably don't need a half link. My dropout is vertical and a half link was the answer for me. Note: when you break your chain to install it, DO NOT push the pin completely out of the side link. It will be a LOT easier to push it back through the half link this way.

 

[Frogslayer]

How are you at juggling? To rivet a chain on the bike takes a hammer, a punch and a dollie. Hold the dollie behind the chain and tap the rivet in, then use your punch to spread the rivet to keep it from coming out. To center the rivet on the chain, hold an adjustable wrench behind the chain with the jaws spread just enough for the rivet to pass through a bit.

So much easier to use a chain press with the right anvil for reassembly.

 

[CrispyLeaves98]

So much easier to use a chain press with the right anvil for reassembly.

How much would a chain press set me back?

 

[Chainlube]

How much would a chain press set me back?

Did you ever try to pull the wheel back into the drop out?