How to Fix a BMX Offset Chain
Unlike a mountain bike, a BMX bicycle is a bare-bones unit. There are no gears to switch to, only the pedals to propel motion and a brake to stop you. The pedals are connected to a chain, which acts as the spine of the bicycle. If your chain becomes slack or breaks, the wheels will cease to function. But even though chain problems are a fairly frequent occurrence on most BMX bikes, there are quick ways to fix the problem.
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Instructions
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Place your bike upside down and stand it up on its handlebars so you can access the chain and sprockets easier.
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Pull the chain completely off the sprockets and straighten it out.
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Inspect the chain to see if it is broken. If it is, you will have to buy a new one. If it has simply slipped off the bike, proceed to the next step.
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Identify whether you have a traditional chain or a two-sided chain. On a traditional chain, you can attach either side to the sprockets; on a two-sided chain, you can attach only the side with the grooves.
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Fit the chain over the end of the sprockets and fit a few individual links into the individual sprockets. This will guide you for attaching the rest of the chain.
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Place the remainder of the chain over the sprockets and ensure that all links in the chain are fit onto the sprockets.
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Rotate the wheels to set the chain.
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