How do you remove a link from a bike chain without the special tool?

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craig asked:


There are no bike shops near me and I dont have a spare chain, just wondering if there’s a way of doing it with piers or something similar? Just until i get the chance to buy a new one. Cheers

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6 comments to How do you remove a link from a bike chain without the special tool?

  • $andman

    file or grind the end of the pin untill it will push thru roller

  • sfr1224

    If you ever want to use the chain for anything cycling related, there is no way to remove and reinstall it without a chain tool. Some people may tell you to grind the pin down, or use a punch and hammer to drive the pin out. Beleive me, it won’t work.

    If you don’t have a nearby bike shop, go to a mail order bicycle place like Performance and buy a chain tool. Here is a link:

    Or, purchase a multitool to carry with you that has a chain tool. I love the Crank Brothers Multi tool:

    Hope this helps.

  • bighitters75

    It can be done with primitive punch and hammer but if you have access to a Wal-mart or Dick’s you would be better served they generally have cheap chain breaks that will save you what could be a bunch of time and hurt fingers.Most stores that sell bikes will have a break in the cheap accessory section next to spare tubes and horns.

  • duh

    Like the other fellow said, try Kmart, Target, walmart, Ace H/w, and in addition call the local bike club, maybe someone close by has one. You will need the tool to put the new chain on anyway.

  • jasbo

    You can get it apart, but chances are you’ll not be able to put it back together with out the tool. Get one!

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