After a rider’s derailleur hanger broke, everyone pitched in to turn the bike into a single speed. This clinic gives you the know-how to deal with this and many other common drivetrain issues.
Do you know how to fix a chain on the road or trail? It is fairly common to need to deal with a broken chain on a ride or shorten the chain in case of a broken rear derailleur.
Overview of drivetrain issues that happen on rides
How to use a chain breaker to take out bad links in a chain
How to put the chain back together, what power links are all about & compatibilities
Proper tools to use and what you should carry with you in your saddle bag
Mitigating other issues commonly experienced with the drivetrain
Hands on practice is included! We’ll have an old chain that can be taken apart and put back together.
Q&A
Location
Arlington Reservoir - 250 Lowell St. This is a parking lot, we’ll be in a grassy area near the lot. Look for our big, red van!
Time
We’ll begin promptly at 3pm & wrap up by 3:45pm. We’ll stick around for additional questions.
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What we sell to help you on the road and the trail to fix your chain issues:
All of the tools you need to fix your drivetrain on any bike that pack away nicely in a saddle bag. The Lezyne chain tool includes chain pliers, chain breaker, rotor alignment tool, and core remover.
The kit includes 3 sets of Power Links if you have a SRAM chain and 2 sets if you have a Shimano chain.