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Des Erb Posted on Feb 24, 2015

How do a Refit the Chain onto a 7 Speed Malvern Star Bike

Having trouble in getting the chain on the right course to work.?????

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Ok, I have purchased New Chain for this Malvern Star that I was given and doing it up for the Grand Kids, as it did not come with a Chain and has 7 Gears, on the Main Cassette, and also on the Main Pedal, I am having trouble of how it goes on to the Bike, as it is a bit out of my league at 62.

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The only reason I can think of for needing that info is a broken or replacement chain. In either case one needs the proper tool and connecting link to size and install the chain. Do not do so without knowing the proper procedure. Find a bike co-op or bike shop locally to help, or a knowledgeable friend, or Google "install bike chain".
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I need to know the Proper Way this New Chain goes on to a 7 Speed Bike, I cannot work out how it routes around all these Cogs & Gears.

I suggest you google for fitting a new bike chain and you will find loads of instructions and videos though having another bike to copy might be the best way to success.

It is not the chain routing you will find difficult I speculate, but finding the right length of chain to fit. The chain you have bought will probably need a few links removing and then once fitted the ends will need rivetting together securely.
You will find that a simple matter when you have seen it done. Adjusting a chain length by adding or removing links is difficult without a chain link extractor tool. Such a tool is inexpensive and an essential addition to the tool box of anyone concerned with chain driven vehicles or equipment.

Thicker chains have the benefit of being able to fit split links and half links but even if they are available they should not be used with a derailleur gear.
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http://coachlevi.com/cycling/complete-beginner-guide-to-bicycle-gears-shifting/
You should NEVER run cross-chained (big-big or small-small). The drive train performs best when the chainline is as close to straight as possible.
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To demonstrate this for yourself, put the bike in the same combination of gears you're having a problem with. Get behind the bike and look straight along the top of the chain. As you can see the line of the chain is a mild zig-zag where it is parallel to the bike at each gear but needs to angle across the drivetrain in between. On some bikes the chain might even come in contact with the next larger chainring when used this way.
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Vote for me if this helps, thanks.
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