Mountain Bike Chain Broke. The first step is to remove the broken link. Fixing a broken chain amounts to removing the broken link and re-attaching the remaining ends.
The first step is to remove the broken link. On bikes with derailleurs there's enough extra links that you can remove a couple without a problem. Then, use a damp rag and lightly pat down the chain of any excess oil.
The mountain bike chain is the powerhouse of the bike that allows it to move forward.
Remove the chain tool and the broken link..
Turn your chain so that the master link is between the. Chain slap annoys the heck out of me, and often leads to dropped chains on rough terrain. Unfortunately the chain broke the second day but customer support was great and they are mailing a replacement chain.