Splitting the chain

[Dick Linn]

I just grind down the pins and a little bit of the link plate on one side on a bench grinder. It's very easy to tap out with a punch when you are done. If you need to replace chains at the competition, I'd suggest something is amiss with your build, unless you are redesigning on the fly.

[Jimmy Nichols]

Originally Posted by Hob Hayward

We tried a bike chain splitter, but had no luck as the chain didn't fit it.

Is there any chance a bike store would have the proper chain breaker? If not, I think we'll just got for the grinding method, as tapping it out has been ridiculously futile thus far.

Thanks!

Grainger will also have them. I did a search and the closest store is at
31 Cabot Rd
Woburn, MA
(781) 933-9254

I would highly recommend purchasing a chainbreak. Here is a link to Graingers chainbreak http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1A911

[Taylor]

Good luck finding a chainbreak in a brick-and-mortar store. In the Indianapolis area, we're limited to online stores only. We've checked Lowe's, Menards, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Harley-Davidson, bike shops, and sporting goods stores. Bike chain tools won't work on #35 chain.
If you're purchasing a chainbreak (and I'd recommend getting more than one), it would be worth your while to get a chain puller as well. This tool holds the chain in place while you work on it.

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Hob Hayward

We tried a bike chain splitter, but had no luck as the chain didn't fit it.

Is there any chance a bike store would have the proper chain breaker? If not, I think we'll just got for the grinding method, as tapping it out has been ridiculously futile thus far.

Thanks!

www.mcmaster.com

chain breakers there...you can have them next day aired to your place