chain one link too short

silversmith · 06-23-2015, 01:49 PM

The chain on my exercise bike became too long over time and started "slipping". So I took the chain off and took off one section (2 links - a female and male) and replaced the pin to complete the repair. Now the chain is too short to put back on the bike - what I needed was a way to make it one link shorter (not one section=2 links). Is there now a way to make the chain just one link longer? Some sort of male to female single extension link? Thanks.

Painkiller · 06-23-2015, 05:07 PM

the chain sounds worn and should be replaced

silversmith · 06-29-2015, 10:27 PM

Thanks - you were right.
I replaced the chain and all is well. Of interest: the pitch of the exercise bike chain (distance between links) is slightly longer than the typical bike 1/2 inch. I had to get from manufacturer, not bike shop.

elmore leonard · 06-30-2015, 11:32 AM

(06-29-2015, 10:27 PM)silversmith Wrote: Thanks - you were right.
I replaced the chain and all is well. Of interest: the pitch of the exercise bike chain (distance between links) is slightly longer than the typical bike 1/2 inch. I had to get from manufacturer, not bike shop.

You must exercise a lot. Good for you. Glad to see you got a fix for it.

Painkiller · 06-30-2015, 02:49 PM

good deal, thanks for the update

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