A broken chain happens to us all and always seems to happen at the worst time on a ride. Mainly it happens when you have just done a descent and you are in the wrong gear preparing for the up and too much tension makes it snap.

Remembering to come down into a lower gear whilst descending will help avoid this. Good news is it can be quickly dealt with pretty quick.

(credited to SMFTNS)

• A new chain usually comes with a quick link to connect the new ends. If one is not included, you can pick up a "power link" at any bike shop. The only other thing I can think of is getting the right length down. If you have the old chain, just match em up. If not, size it up before doing any chopping. If the shop you buy the chain from won't cut a few links off for you, you should find a new shop. Hope that helps.

•  You will need to have a chain riviot tool. With your chain tool remove the broken part(s) of the chain. That is drive-out the center pin on each end of your chain. Leave your chain so each end is a male end or has the hole open so you can install your missing link. There are two parts to the missing link. 

• Each look the same. Make sure your chain is routed correctly through your sprockets. Then insert the missing link into one end of the chain. Then install the other link into the other end of your chain in the opposite direction. When you do this you can then connect the two halves of the missing link together, with your hands. After they are connected, pedal the chain around so that the link is on the top of the drive train.

• Hold your rear wheel from turning with one hand, and put pressure down on your pedal with the other. This will cause the two halves of the link to lock or snap into their final position. This can be a permanent fix if your chain is still the correct length, after you have made the repair.

•  A Sram Power Link ( connector ) and a Park Mini chain brute should be part of your on bike tool kit.

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