How To Replace A Chain | E-MTB Maintenance Skills

Drivetrains tend to wear out a bit faster on EMTBs due to the increased power and torque they are subjected to. Henry of GMBN tech shows you how to check your chain for wear and replace it if necessary ⚡️
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[@floriantauber5257]

At the first chain change, I simply counted and noted the number of chain links. Since then I always count the appropriate number of chain links on the new chain and shorten the chain accordingly.

[@julesnfriends]

Really good presentation on E-MTB chain replacement, clear, relevant and well presented. You've given just the information that we need to know without all of the other options which bog things down. Perfect - many thanks

[@Lestat1795]

Another informative video! Keep them coming Henry!

[@nickp1420]

Great vid. Clear and thorough. Thanks

[@peterbarrow1164]

Thank you for the Rookie tip guess what I did it I would not have known if I had not seen your video thank u
Peter

[@terrydavidson4581]

Nice on. Clear, great advice

[@McCanicScot]

Thanks a lot. Couldn’t figure out why my lower 3 cogs were skipping. I needed to make the chain longer, and get the derailer sitting back, putting the tension it needs on those smaller gears. Now I can ride my bike again. I need the cruising gears cause My knee I broke years ago like a ton of resistance, and moving slowly. For some reason that works for me.

[@5492sparky]

Well explained Henry.

[@moderntouchfurniture]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@duane617]

Lived up to expectations!

[@snapsnap1]

Thank you. Clear, well explained and demonstrated . Would you recommend adding some lube on the new chain or use it for a few rides with the initial packing wax/grease then clean and lube?

[@rik4066]

Nice one, I had seen a recommendation somewhere suggesting chasing emtb 12spd chain at 0.5 ?

[@mercedes_and_more]

Great video. What a likely mileage for an E bike MTB (hard tail)?

[@mrkendollz]

This guy is rhe real deal =) ty so much

[@gavindean]

Nice Vid!

[@johnnydangandco]

#FlawlessGang

[@colinbell5313]

Great videos my chain has 118links any ideas on what to do and how to do it my first time doing maintenance thanks

[@Zwiesel66]

Wouldn't it be easier to put the old and new chain side by side to find out the correct lenght ? Even if the old one is worn out a lot, you would simply shorten the new by one chain link.

[@ns671fr]

Yes but it wouldn't help you to size a chain from scratch if you didn't have one on or if the old one was cut wrong to begin with

[@kingsknightuk]

I've always changed my chain at 1% mark. I do wonder if it worth paying the extra for a "special" ebike chain or just going with a standard chain!

[@Keyboardbeatz]

My chain is skipping in the small cog under heavy wattage.....only the smallest cog. Shall I change the rear cassette or could I get away with only changing the chain?

[@genniz]

Get a new chain first and try it. If it Is still skipping change the cassette asap! Like he said in the video buy a chain checker and you will avoid this issiue :)

[@Keyboardbeatz]

@@genniz Thanks Eid, i've bought a chain and chain checker. pretty dumb of me to ride things until they break but live and learn lol

[@christianmadsen3350]

Maybe you can help me, band new 12 speed cassette, and chain only last 428 km on my Trek Rail 9 2020 - I do clean my bike and use squirt lube - I tryed a new chain and cant use it on that cassette, the chain jumps over the teeth ... why is this always happed - maybe in the summer time I can get 600-700 km

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

I thought it was measured off the lowest rear gear,and you had to compress the rear suspension due to the travel of it,obviously not according to this vid

[@Ayato666]

What if it's a 1 gear ebike?

[@stuartdummkoph128]

I thought the chain was supposed to be replaced at .5 wear?

[@th_js]

In my opinion the chain should ALWAYS be replaced before .5% wear.

[@NathanMorgan1976]

I have no relatives called Robert or Fanny . Very informative though .

[@burt604]

Take old chain off.
Measure the new one to the old one.
Simples.

[@brizi2003]

Henry - please loose the cap or turn it around - it is not a cool look! Sorry mate. Good video though!

[@andykirby]

Oh shut up.

[@legitimate_opposition2002]

@@andykirby 😂