Bikepacking Chain Repair & Maintenance

In our latest video, Neil dives deep into the world of bicycle chains and shares everything a bikepacker needs to know when it comes to taking care of your chain. Find out when to replace your chain, plus some tips and tricks that will keep you moving in the backcountry when disaster strikes. While this is an essential guide for bikepackers, it's certainly loaded with great tools for your day rides.

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BIKE CHAIN REPAIR TOOLS
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Park Tool CC-3.2 ($11) https://amzn.to/32znhzN
Wolf Tooth Pack Pliers ($33) https://amzn.to/38Bilyn
Park Tool MLP-1.2 ($16) https://amzn.to/2Iy40HP
Dumond Chain Lube (4oz $16) https://amzn.to/35qHWIt
Topeak Alien III ($69) https://amzn.to/2Uj0dRk
SRAM PowerLock Links (12s, 11s) https://amzn.to/2Itp6aQ & https://amzn.to/3f48mTD

OUR FAVORITE CHAIN LUBE
Neil (Dumonde Tech Original) – It’s hands down the longest lasting chain lube I’ve used. And the OG is concentrated so you don’t need to apply as much, which means you don’t need to bring as much, and that means it takes up less space. I usually put some in a small eye drop bottle and that works really well.

Miles (Muc Off C3) – Lately I’ve been using Muc Off C3 — mainly because I found these TINY little sample lube bottles that are half the size of a box of matches. So handy for day rides and weekend trips. It comes in both a wet and dry formula.

Logan (Rock n’ Roll “Holy Cow”) – I also use Dumonde quite a bit. As Neil pointed out, it lasts. The RnR Holy Cow works really well, too, and came recommended. I don’t think it lasts quite as long, though.