How To Fix Your MTB Chain! | Trailside Bike Repairs

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

another tip when putting a new chain save the few extra links you have when sizing the chain properly and throw them in your tool with a couple quick links. Then if happen to damage a few links you might be able make it a full length chain again.

[@DodgyFPV]

Also get a couple fresh pins, because re-using the pins it not a good idea.

[@andyamos8594]

The knee technique is great. If possible I also take the chain off the front chainring and carefully rest it on the BB to put the link in place.

[@2scoops624]

Great tips, a lot of people don't know about the second technique. Whenever I fit a new chain, I like to keep the excess links in my repair kit in case I damage multiple links, I can add them back in so I can still use my lowest gears.

[@PaulDeach]

Excellent easy to follow video and by far the best I have seen. Thank you

[@gmbntech]

Glad it helped and thanks for the comment Paul!

[@rupedog]

Nice vid...fixed enough chains in my time...just like the relaxed soothing style!

[@gmbntech]

Cheers for the support, Rupert!

[@RichardMaguire110]

Thank you a very clear video. I have been doing this job since the mid 70's and Anna's videos are so clear and full of information I learn something every time and am confident I will be using the correct technique. Back in the day quick links weren't a thing and we always pushed the rivet out, I do like quick links and with I had them years ago. I still have and use my 70's cyclo chain tool.

[@gmbntech]

Hey Richard, Thank you for your support! It's great to see feedback like this. Anna has so much professional knowledge to share! 👍

[@adammiller6932]

Anna (and ladies like Syd (& Macky)) are so good at explaining technical stuff. I’ve done this too many times but still learnt new tricks, love the knee help!

[@superchickensoup]

Nice to see Charlie Dimmock back out amongst the soil and trees

[@Cheapsh0t247]

4:51 If you chain tool doesn't have one. cut down an old spoke (or use a scrap piece of wire) and bend it into a chain hook as this is a massive help when trying to join chains

[@winklertribe5268]

Thanks for this video! This happened to me today… and we the right tools, but had no idea how to lock the master link in place until we saw your video!

[@greengonzonz]

Literally had to repair a chain last weekend. Had all my kids riding with me (stoked dad right here, glad they can ride with me). Yes, a chain tool always comes with me on rides 👍

[@brucemurray3350]

Literally broke my first chain while MTB’ing a few days ago and had to call my ride short (luckily that part of the route was parallel to a road and had a buddy pick me up). Definitely grabbing a chain breaker for future rides.

[@codebender9435]

I always carry spare quick links just in case. I don't have the tool but that one time I broke the chain I could break off the broken part of with the pliers from a generic multitool and used the spare quick link to fix it.

[@gmbntech]

Hey Bruce, That was a lucky save from your friend! Good idea! It's never fun cutting a ride short. 👍

[@Seppster58]

Great video Anna. I carry a couple of pairs of nitrile gloves in my tool kit so my hands don't get all greased up when working on the chain. I am gonna have to get me one of those handy chain breakers for my tool kit. The more I watch GMBN videos the more I spend 😄

[@davidyates5377]

Don't forget , very important if on an e bike to turn the battery/ motor off else if you turn the crank the motor could kick in with your fingers in the way

[@harcormor]

@Flippy Dip most high end ebike have the motor int the bottom bracket providing the power to the cranks not the rear hub

[@jonm7272]

@Flippy Dip Mid drive motors power the cranks.

[@Tomberland84]

What a great video tutorial 👏 Nice and calm explanation, I've definitely learned something new today. I've just received my multitool and quick links today so now I know how to use them in case of an emergency.

[@PiloMegaTron]

The tool Anna uses for keeping the chain tight while checking the direction of the quick-link; Is it possible that it pulls out the rollers (between the inner-links/the parts they are hooked onto)? If so, might it be better to move the hook on either side up the chain a few links? That will also provide you with enough slack to easily put in and connect the quick-link. Great channel, great presenters, great explanations, great work, keep it up!

[@koltface]

This is the way.

[@rupedog]

Yes, u are meant to hook them to the next roller along each side, for that very reason, though on a newish chain like that should be ok. On a worn chain, with a mech with no cage lock, it would likely risk pulling the rollers out.

[@alexis1959]

Brilliant video - excellent presenter!

[@gmbntech]

Cheers for the support, Alexis! 👍

[@AmvC]

Thanks for the Video and all the work that went into it. Very helpful and comprehensive.

[@gmbntech]

Glad you found the video useful, @AmvC! Thank you for the support! 👍

[@Cheapsh0t247]

7:50 If using a cheaper grade chain tool, i would be tempted to place the chain at the bottom of the chain tool rather than the middle for removing the pin, as i have had the middle guides break off before. I tend to use the middle to push the bottom plate out a little at the end to rectify stiff links only.

[@SloanRanger1961]

Very helpful. Just got a new tool and some quick links so now I know how to use them!

[@gmbntech]

Nice to see you're prepared for the worst Barry! Safe Riding! 👍

[@elrictdb]

I must an awful person, because I do these 'temp' fixes all the time and they last until the chain needs replaced through chain growth, anyway. Ok mostly on 6,7,8 speed chains, but still. I also re-use single use chain links on 8 speed chains too.

[@Jacob99174]

Nice work on this. Enjoying the newest Presenter addition!

[@gmbntech]

Thanks, Tim! Anna has settled in so well and is such a great addition to the team! 👍

[@Bear0280]

Thanks heaps, Love your Tips and how detailed you explain them thank you very much✌🏼Out Jay

[@scottishjohn]

Another great video from Anna, got to say that even though a quick link is supposed to be the easier method of re-joining a chain sometimes if things have gone really wrong you still need to know how to drive out pins successfully to be able to form a working chain... that is when you get into the fun of having to adjust your rear mech to make sure you lock out your lowest gear and don't total your hard work! Why is it that it is always in the worst of weather you chain breaks! Seriously Anna need to get some nitrile gloves cause her poor hands are always filthy!

[@tobylestrange4081]

love that you're wearing the GMBN t-shirt backwards becuase the design is on thge back

[@bradholmes4]

great video! i still don't agree with some of her choices for racing but im looking forward to more videos from the new presenter! BtW it might be a controversial take but sram eagle and shimano brakes might be the best combo ever!

[@lwittrock1]

Another tip to keep the chain clean, out of the way, and making it easier to handle, is to hang the front part of the chain over the chain ring.

[@rupedog]

Unless you have a stiff bb, the crank will just spin usually unless u wedge ur leg or foot against the pedal

[@KevinT3141]

I never realized that you could do a temporary fix. I wish I’d known this a few months ago when I’d broke my chain and had a multi-tool with chain-breaker with me but no spare quick link (oops).

[@zachj7078]

Nice bike ;)

[@rupedog]

Cage lock...the best thing Sram has ever ever done, period.

[@Charlie_Prinz]

Awesome ! Thanks.

[@duncanjohn]

Handy video - thanks.

[@gmbntech]

Thanks, Duncan!

[@SebDJ]

Method 2, surely this isn't a case of needing a new chain. I've run chains split and fixed up like this for years. I mean, what did we all do before these quick links came in?

[@rupedog]

Totally....if done right, pin even and plates not bent and especially if a new pin is used, should be almost as good as new. Shouldn't need a new chain.

[@SebDJ]

@@rupedog that's what I was thinking... I was out of the MTB game for a few years so wasn't sure if things had changed!

[@tomascalder6825]

Are you going to showing the downhill season next year, if so make sure you sign Rob all hail the egg warner.

[@rogeraylagas3798]

Nice video and very useful!! Could you provide a link to the multitool you are using? Thanks for this Kind of tutorials!

[@TheFloaterjoe]

Woulda been nice to see this 2 weeks ago haha!

[@gmbntech]

Haha! That's always the way it goes! 😅

[@philso7872]

What are some tips for getting a quick link apart on the trail when one doesn't have the quick link pliers. I was trying to help another rider last week and we couldn't find a way to get it apart using our two multi-tools.

[@rupedog]

Bend the link back.on itself and then u apply opposite pressure (squeeze together) the 2 outer links...sometimes possible by hand (kinda pushing the chain either side of the link in towards each other) or using something to brace one side and press on the other.

[@philso7872]

@@rupedog thanks for the tip, Rupert. I will be doing some maintenance on my own bike soon so I will give it a try

[@carloswithac]

I've had to do this unfortunately. It got me to the car at least!

[@gmbntech]

It happens to the best of us! 😅

[@mtb9299]

12:22 Why didn't you use the chain holder?!

[@gmbntech]

We just wanted to show an additional way to attach the link if you didn't have the chain holder. 👍

[@Benjamin-ow7po]

Great! Now use water and a low lying evergreen branches needles to scrub your hands clean and make them smell lovely and dont forget to thank the tree 😀

[@Techandtoolsreviews]

What if you've already got a quick link and it's snapped somewhere else ???

[@gmbntech]

You can use your chain breaker and put another in to make a complete chain to get you home :) It'll do for a while but we'd recommend getting a new chain, better be safe than sorry!

[@GhettoSuguru]

How many quick links can you install into one chain ?

[@samamueljegede4161]

It doesn't matter how many you install. Seth bike hacks did a video and it showed him use master links as a full chain and it worked. Didn't break or get loose. Use as many as you need until you get a new chain

[@hansschnier4955]

I use a Linkglide chain with its quicklink. Can I shorten the chain and reuse this quicklink?

[@rupedog]

Yes, especially as a trailside fix...or just carry a spare taped to.ur brake/gear cable or something

[@sharlenehreinson5316]

Can you do a brake bleed for older sram brakes?

[@rupedog]

Sram has full service manuals and often videos online for all past models

[@sharlenehreinson5316]

Thank you, I am grateful

[@11royals96]

Strange GMBN get a female presenter and then, mysteriously, they start to include a 70's blue movie soundtracks in the background. Interesting to see what direction they will take next.

[@robert8077]

Chain quite rate to snap though

[@CyclingLifePT]

I notice this channel needs to let commenters say the truth about the some things that could/should be improved in future videos. They should acknowledge that some people from the community is not here to bring them down, but to share their knowledge in order to make them better. Constructive criticisms should be welcome. So, if you are reading this, take the video with a pinch of salt.

[@mtb9299]

8:52 😐

[@koltface]

The biggest lesson here is to go Sram. That lockout is the best thing ever.

[@trevw9958]

👍🏻

[@ironspore]

bear in mind

[@johnmccool7551]

Love a woman with dirty hands and knowledge of mountain bikes and can lay in down on the trails👍👍👍👍👍✌️✌️✌️✌️🥰🥰

[@rakewawrz5200]

Holy crap that bike is badass oh yeah and so is the blonde.

[@boggybigpants9462]

It’s to have a female on here that actually knows what she’s on about and can ride ….👍

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

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[@rupedog]

Someone get her some gloves!! Dermatitis can be a workplace injury.... PSN's insurers will not be happy!!!

[@nav2009]

This is why I hate bike tech .. you think people walk around with such tools

[@kevblaylock3052]

First 😂

[@largewillyman4206]

Second

[@gmbntech]

🥇🔥

[@Toptipsandtrick]

Why is there a women on this KZbin channel where’s Blake

[@gmbntech]

Hi Jamie, This is our new GMBN Tech presenter, Anna. Blake is a GMBN presenter. Anna is a super talented MTB racer and all-round tech nerd like Doddy. Anna has bags of professional expertise! So she has been a great addition to the team. We hope this answers your question! 👍