Wrenching tips for road bikes: Changing the chain and cassette - How-to video: Changing wear parts on the drivetrain

Only if the chain and cassette are regularly maintained will shifting operations function smoothly. But even with conscientious maintenance, the two most important wearing parts need to be replaced from time to time. Our video tutorial for chains with rivets and chains with chain locks shows you how to remove an old chain and fit a new one to your road bike:

Cassettes do not only need to be replaced if they are excessively worn. If you train on a smart trainer and don't have an additional chain available, you also need to remove the chain from the bike and reattach it to the trainer. Our how-to video shows you how to do this quickly and correctly:

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