Your chain is the powerhouse of your bike. Every pedal stroke sends torque through it, transferring your effort to the rear wheel. Over time, the pins, rollers, and bushings inside the chain wear down ...

Knowing how to fit a bicycle chain is an essential skill for any home mechanic. Chains are one of the consumable parts of your drivetrain and wear with use over time. In this guide, we'll take you ...

There comes a time in every mountain biker’s life when it’s time to change your bike’s chain. But what mountain bike chain should you get? And how do you install and take care of it once you’ve found ...

First you need to monitor the extent of wear in your chain by measuring the chain stretch. This isn't actually stretch as such but wear to the chain pins and internal surface of the roller which makes ...

Your frame and wheels might get all the attention on the weekly group ride, but the true hero of your bike is the chain. Here’s all you need to know to keep it running smoothly, plus five reasons you ...

From beginners to pros like Rachel Atherton, everyone who hops on a mountain bike needs to know the importance of chain maintenance — even if you’re not going to extremes like this Red Bull athlete.