Chainlift

"Game Changer/Fantastic Customer Support
Chainlift is an ingenious product that makes removing the rear wheel for car transport and cleaning a breeze, especially for those like me for whom tools are sometimes considered dangerous weapons! The instructional videos definitely shorten the learning curve. Fernando and the staff at Chairlift are VERY HELPFUL! They identified the best insert pin for a decade old SRAM derailleur and overnighted to me without charge in time for an imminent road trip. For a bike enthusiast but near failure at anything mechanical, Chainlift is right up there with the zipper and paper clip!"

This Chainlift is a must have tool in your MTB toolbox. This is a time saver and I cannot believe how easy it is to use. Very small learning curve, but once you get it installed a couple times you are an expert. Very well designed and the customer service is top notch.

Love this tool. Once you get it set up for your derailleur%2C it is so easy to use. Keeps your hands clean. Moves and keeps the chain out of the way while you work. AND… Customer Service is the best if you need help%2Fadvice.

Well, I saw it, looked at it, watched videos, and was still skeptical but figured I’d give it a try and really, expected I’d be returning it. Boy was I wrong! This has become the best assistant I have had when it comes to working on my bike. I’d rank it higher than my stand. Used multiple times per week as I put my bike on and take it off the trainer, as I clean it after a ride, and it has made the process of removing and reattaching the wheel, simple and so quick and easy. So happy with my purchase…you’ll kick yourself for not purchasing sooner. - Paul

Well, well, well - this thing WORKS! I used it to assist me with brake bleeding, bike washing (x3) and chain adjusting. It made all the jobs so much easier. I highly recommend it!

I’ve designed a few things in my life, I have a very creative and analytical mind. I often come up with ideas to make simple products to solve everyday issues. I was somewhat skeptical on ordering the Chain Lift based on the price but took the leap and thought I’d give it a try. We recently bought Zwift trainers and having to swap out 2 road bikes every time was a hassle; especially since one is Sram and the other a Shimano. The Chain Lift is a modern marvel of engineering. It works and it works well! Take the time to learn from the videos and practice while on a mechanics bike stand; you’ll master it in no time. I can swap out both wheels without ever touching the chain or derailleur. I’d give it 6 stars if that were an option.

This tool is crazy! First, watch the video, then watch it again. This things took me from cussing while putting my tire on to not even thinking about it! This thing is my favorite tool in a long time! Thanks

This is a must have for the everyday cycling, pro, weekend warrior or even bike shop! We can’t rave enough of how clutch this tool is for traveling, on and off the trainer as well as the wheels change diva!

I have waited a while to write a review because I wanted to test Chainlift under various scenarios. I've always hated taking off the back wheel but Chainlift has made this a much easier job. As a tool, it works well. Lifts the chain off the wheel to facilitate removal and holds it in place so that the wheel can be attached without any problems or dirty hands from touching the chain. Another useful feature I found is when taking off the wheel to put the bike in the boot of a car for transport. Before Chainlift I would secure the chain to the chain stay with Velcro or the like. Chainlift makes the operation so much easier. I have 4 bikes and with help from Fernando have the correct pins for the various derailleurs. The tool is well made and easy to use (especially after having watched various educational videos on YouTube. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase.

My main interest in Chainlift was for one of my greatest pet peeves - not being able to hear minor disc brake rub over a clacking freehub. When I deliver a bike to my customers, I strive for perfection and Chainlift allows me to confidently deliver that now. And I've got to say Fernando's support is head and shoulders above all others I've experienced in the industry. To new customers I would say don't give up; keep working with Chainlift and Fernando and he will absolutely make it work or make it right.

If you’re reading this, it’s likely you were very intrigued by Chainlift - but its price made you pause.

That’s exactly what I did. I filed it under “Wants” rather than “Needs”. And yet, Chainlift was always in the back of my mind.

I waited over a year to finally order one, as a treat to spoil myself on my birthday.

Having used the product for months now, I would argue one really ought to think of Chainlift not as a “luxury” item, but as an INVESTMENT in your bike.

You see, Chainlift makes things so easy and mess-free, I’ve been far more likely to remove the rear wheel (or the bike from my Wahoo trainer) to perform basic maintenance I’d usually skip, or wait too long to do.

For example, I’m no longer lubing the chain with my bike attached to the trainer. Nope - I use Chainlift to easily get the bike off the trainer and on a repair stand, where I can lube the chain without reinstalling the rear wheel first, or spraying lube on the trainer’s flywheel. Now I lube the chain more frequently when riding indoors, which is definitely good for my drivetrain components.

I’ve also found myself removing the rear wheel more often for a more thorough cleaning of my frame, rear derailleur, and the cassette, and to better inspect the frame for potential signs of damage and my disc brake pads for signs of significant wear.

These examples might seem trivial, but they’re not. By taking better care of my bike, I’m extending both its useful life and that of its components - which will save me a lot of money (and frustration) in the long run. Chainlift will definitely pay for itself.

I’m pretty confident in the construction and choice of materials used on Chainlift. The price is merely a reflection of the economy of scale; a behemoth like Shimano could perhaps offer a similar product cheaper, but a small outfit like Chainlift cannot. They certainly make up for that with outstanding customer service, though.

All told, I would strongly encourage you to order one for yourself. You will agree it is totally worth it. And you will be supporting the kind of small company that inevitably ends up bringing more great products into our cycling lives.

This tool is worth every penny. I had to watch the video to understand how it worked, but after 2 repetitions, boom, easy peasy. Your hands stay grease free, as well as everything else. What a great tool!

An absolutely amazing gadget for the toolbox. I used to get grease all over myself moving the bike on and off the trainer - a fucking nightmare. I bumped into this and read a review where someone complained about them not having a Campy solution and Chainlift replied saying they were working on it. And sure as shit they did, and when they commercialized it I got it. An amazing tool, solid design, great value, easy to use