Can anyone tell me if I have to break the chain in order to change it?

Seems kinda cramped in there and I am not sure what the easiest procedure/route to take is.

Thanks for the help.

 

I dont typically have to break the chain. Just loosen up the chain adjustment as much as ya can and slide the sprocket off the shaft and backwards out of the chain. If you are replacing it with a larger one it might get snug replacing it but should still slide on. Should be a quick change.

 

what about gearing down from a 13 to a 12?

any breaking the chain?

 

NO

~NuG~

 

It's a good time to try out a 12 tooth when changing your chain, pull your front sprocket, slide chain over rear wheel, get yourself a master link chain, of course, and try the new sprocket, they're only $7.00 or so, try it, if you don't like it switch back.