How to Put Chain Back On Bike in 5 Simple Steps

Being a cyclist, you may know which are the important components of a bike. The chain is one of those vital components which help the pedal generate power for the movement of the wheels. But sometimes your chain may get stuck or fall off, and it can be a hectic task to put it back on the bike. 

Have you ever experienced a fallen chain while riding? It is a tricky task to complete but the real pain is when you don’t know how to put the chain back on bike. 

In this blog post, I am going to enhance your knowledge about putting chains back on different bikes easily. It may seem tough but you will know all about it once then you will not get into any trouble.

Before initiating the task, you should have the necessary tools with you. Those tools are: 

• A Phillips-head screwdriver 
• An Allen wrench 
• Bike grease 
• A rag 

When you have all the necessary tools near your hand then putting the chain back on the bike will be convenient for you. If any of the tools are missing then, it can be problematic for you in the middle of the work. 

Putting the Chain Back On 

When you have completed the necessary tools then, you can start the process.

• First, you have to open the screws of the chainring with the assistance of a Phillips-head screwdriver.  Remember, you don’t need to use a heavy hand while unscrewing the chainring from the crankset.
• Then, take off the chainring and hold it by its ends to grease it. This greasing will enhance the functionality of the chain while riding. 
• The next is to put the chainring back in the bike parallel to the pedals. Mind it, the chain must not overlap. 
• When you are done with the greasing and putting the chain on the bike then, you have to check that the chain is in its right position and fully greased or not. For this purpose, you can use a rag.
• Then adjust the chainring on the crankset and make sure that the chainring and chain are properly fit or not. 
• With the assistance of the Allen wrench, you need to fix the screws of the chainring again. 
• Then you have to uplift the chain until it is tightened and get its accurate position with the chainring for proper working.

So here you go, your chain is perfectly back on the bike and now you can enjoy safe and comfortable rides. 

When you are not aware of putting the chain back on the bike with gears then it can be confusing for you for the first time. But don’t worry, I have come up with a step-by-step guide for you. 

• First, you have to unscrew the rear derailleur’s screws. 
• Then you have to examine the set of cogs near the rear wheel and the last gear will be larger than the rest of all.
• Next, you have to adjust the limit screw to the links of the chain that you are putting in from the front derailleur to allow the gears to move freely.
• Then you have to replace the previous chain with the new one and place it at the back wheel around the last gear. In the next, you will keep the ends of the chain together on the last gear and assure that it is tightly fit. 
• Then fit the chain on the first gear by moving it towards the front wheel. 
• You need to continue the movement of the chain until you reach the last gear. But keep in mind, there should be maximum tension while using the limit screw. 
• Then move the chain regularly to the front and back wheels and all the gears to check the tension between the gears.
• For the final touch, you need to set and fasten the chain.

How to put chain back on bike without gears and how to put bike chain back on the derailleur?

The process is similar to that mentioned above. 

Being a mountain bike rider, you may have to face different challenges while riding. One of those challenges is the fall off of the bike chain. So let’s see how to fix the chain back on the mountain bike. 

• First of all, you need to stand the bike in a balanced condition with its rear derailleur inward and cranks to the north. Also, you have to shift the gears to the smallest chainring and the rear cassette cog.
• Then you will unhook the chain and split it with the assistance of the chain breaker. 
• Without tightening the chain links, you have to keep the chain on the last gear and then move it onto the chainring and then to the cassette. 
• When you are fastening the chain, first you have to shift the gears to the largest chainring. 
• Then, you have to check the right position of the chain and there must not be any tension in the chain.
• In the end, you have to set the derailleur limit screws for achieving the maximum tension and recognition from the chain.

So, it’s done and now you can easily ride on your mountain bike. How to put a chain back on a kid’s bike? The process is the same for kid’s bikes and adult’s bikes. You just have to take care of the delicate parts of the kid’s bikes.

I hope now you are fully knowledgeable about the process of replacing the chain. As many people are confused about how to put chain back on bike. So, here I have mentioned the process of fixing chains in different bikes to make it convenient in your rides. 

If you forgot the process then simply get back to this article and refresh your knowledge. Thank you!