Bent chain

[A Potted Plant]

Bent my chain can I just replace those 3 links or do I have to do the whole chain I'm 9 miles in on this bike.

 

[MadisonDan]

 

[dmkalemba]

From the picture, it doesn't really look bent, just looks like the links are pinching at the pins, so the chain doesn't straighten out... if that's all it is, try flexing the chain side to side... I've had that situation when fixing or replacing links and being sloppy with the chain tool... and flexing the chain sideways at those links loosens it up... hope that helps.

 

[A Potted Plant]

From the picture, it doesn't really look bent, just looks like the links are pinching at the pins, so the chain doesn't straighten out... if that's all it is, try flexing the chain side to side... I've had that situation when fixing or replacing links and being sloppy with the chain tool... and flexing the chain sideways at those links loosens it up... hope that helps.

its bent right where the joint is not letting it move free quickly remembering it deviates from the chain line about 1/32 of an inch if not a little more. I can straighten it out fairly easily but was wondering if the chain needs to be replaced/ just buy replacement links(do they do that?).

 

[Magic]

Chains aren't expensive. Replace if you need.

Does just look like a stiff link. If it's not stretched, degrease it well, then lube well. Take extra time on the stiff links to work them out with some extra grease and wipe dry.

 

[MTBTyler]

Post a pic of the bike in the biggest 2 gears depending on the derailleur cage angle you may be able to just cut out the bad links.

 

[jumpa]

Screwed man. Gonna need a new bike. Sorry.

But in all reality if the chain is super bent just replace those 3 links. I'm running 2 quick Links on the same chain on my SS for easy gearing swaps no problem.

 

[mike_243]

I would get a new chain regardless for the 20 or so bucks it is worth it as opposed to be stuck in the middle of the woods trying to make a very short chain work.

 

[A Potted Plant]

is there a chain brand anyone recommend?

 

[GSTim]

KMC or Shimano. I have not had good luck with SRAM chains.

 

[roc]

I had a bent chain last week, turned out that there was a few teeth on the cassette that were mangled, check that.

 

[mike_243]

I use KMC on the Mary only broke 1...

 

[Magic]

KMC on all bikes.

 

[RickVaughn]

i've broken 2 kmc chains. brand new drivetrains. guess i'm the 1%

they warrantied both though

 

[MadisonDan]

KMC