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How To Know If A Bike Chain Has a Master Link? (fast answer)

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Definitions Master link - a chain link consisting of two plates that can be mechanically connected and disconnected without a chain tool. Some links are designed for single use while…

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Why Does My Chain Come Off When I Pedal Backward? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Why Does My Chain Come Off When I Pedal Backward? (fast answer)

Description of the Problem: When pedaling backward, the chain goes from a large cog to a smaller one even though the rider isn't touching the shifter. Possible Sources Of The…

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Can You Put a BMX Chain On an MTB? (fast answer)

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Condensed answer: Standard BMX chains are 1/8" (3.2mm) wide and cannot be used on a geared mountain bike because the outer plates would rub against the adjacent cogs of the…

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Are All BMX Chains The Same Size? (Simple Answer)

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Condensed Answer: The standard/default BMX chain is 1/8” (3.2mm) wide. There are also narrower 3/32" (2.4mm) chains designed to save weight. BMX Chain Width Bicycle chains have two widths – inner…

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Can You Use a Single-speed Chain With a Narrow Wide Chainring?

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Condensed Answer: Narrow-wide chainrings are fairly thin since they're designed for multi-speed chains. Meanwhile, single-speed chains are wider than multi-speed chains and the narrow-wide ring will have no problem fitting…

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Can I Reuse a Bike Chain Link Pin?

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Condensed answer: Re-using a chain pin on a multi-speed chain is considered bad practice because the pin loses its upper layer during the removal process and becomes ever so slightly…

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Can You Use a Shimano 12-speed Chain With a SRAM Chainring?

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Read more about the article Can You Use a Shimano 12-speed Chain With a SRAM Chainring?

Condensed answer: Shimano's 12-speed chains are optimized for downshifting and have a smaller inner width than normal. Subsequently, the chain has a hard time grabbing chainrings that aren't compatible with…

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Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on an 11-Speed Cassette?

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Read more about the article Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on an 11-Speed Cassette?

Condensed answer: A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it's recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn't play well with 11-speed chainrings. Chain…

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Can You Put an 11-speed Cassette on an 8-speed Hub?

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Condensed answer: An 8-speed MTB hub is wide enough to accept an 11-speed MTB cassette. An 8-speed Road hub, however, is too narrow for an 11-speed Road cassette. If you…

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Can You Use a Road Bike Chain on a Mountain Bike?

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Condensed Answer: A road bike chain can be used on a mountain bike as long as it's long enough and matches the number of speeds on the cassette/freewheel. In general,…

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