How To Use Chainlift
CHAINLIFT is easy to use.
Watch these instructional videos to understand more.
INTRODUCTION
Getting Familiar with Chainlift
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Choosing Support Tip Position
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Disengage Your Chain
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Wheel Removal
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Cleaning
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Indoor/ Smart
Trainer Set-up
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Car Transport
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Disc Brake /
Caliper Alignment
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Wheel Bearing Check
WATCH VIDEOChoosing the Right Insert Pin
Your CHAINLIFT comes with different interchangeable insert pins
stored in the rubber pin holder inside the handle.
Each insert pin is laser marked with a model number.
Find the right insert pin for your bike using the menu below (scroll down).
SELECT YOUR REAR DERAILLEUR BRAND
*Denotes that Pin has been superseded but is still recommended for this application.
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| RED eTap AXS | |
| RD-RED-E-D1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| RED eTap | |
| RD-RED-E-A2, RD-RED-E-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| RED | |
| RD-RED-C2, RD-RED-B1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| Force eTap AXS | |
| RD-FRC-E-D1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| Force | |
| RD-FRC-B1, RD-FRC-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| Rival eTap AXS | |
| RD-RIV1-E-D1, RD-RIV-E-D1: | SRAM-4 |
| Rival | |
| RD-RIV-B1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| Apex | |
| RD-APX-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| XX1 Eagle AXS | |
| RD-XX-1E-A1: | SRAM-2 |
| XX1 Eagle | |
| RD-XX-1-B2: | SRAM-2 |
| XX1 | |
| RD-XX-1-A2: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| X01 Eagle AXS | |
| RD-X0-1E-A1: | SRAM-2 |
| X01 Eagle | |
| RD-X0-1-B2: | SRAM-2 |
| X01 | |
| RD-X0-1-A2: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| X01 DH | |
| RD-X0-1DH-A3, RD-X0-1DH-A2: | SRAM-2 |
| EX1 E-MTB 8spd | |
| RD-EX1-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| GX Eagle AXS | |
| RD-GX-1E-A1: | SRAM-2 |
| GX Eagle | |
| RD-GX-1-B2: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| GX | |
| RD-GX-1-A1 11 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| RD-GX-11-A1 11 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| RD-GX-A1 10 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| RD-GX-T21-A1 10 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| GX DH | |
| RD-GX-1DH-A3: | SRAM-2 |
| NX Eagle | |
| RD-NX-1-B1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| NX | |
| RD-NX-1-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| SX Eagle | |
| RD-SX-1-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| XX | |
| 10 spd: | SRAM-5 |
| XO | |
| 10 spd, 9 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| X9 | |
| RD-X9-A1 10 spd, 9 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| X7 | |
| RD-X7-A1 10 spd, 9 spd: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| RED XPLR eTap AXS | |
| RD-RED1-E-D1: | SRAM-4 |
| RED eTap AXS | |
| RD-RED-E-D1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3* |
| Force XPLR eTap AXS | |
| RD-FRC1-E-D1: | SRAM-4 |
| Force 1 | |
| RD-FRC-1-A2: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| Rival XPLR eTap AXS | |
| RD-RIV1-E-D1: | SRAM-4 |
| Rival 1 | |
| RD-RIV-1-A2: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| Apex 1 | |
| RD-APX-1-A1: | SRAM-4 or SRAM-3*/SRAM-1* |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| Dura Ace | |
| RD-R9200 12spd, RD-R9250 DI2 12spd: | SHM-1 |
| RD-9100, RD-9150 DI2: | SHM-1 |
| RD-9000, RD-9070 DI2: | SHM-3 |
| RD-9000 v2, RD-9070 DI2 v2: | SHM-4 |
| RD-7900, RD-7970 DI2: | SHM-2 |
| Ultregra | |
| RD-R8100 12spd, RD-R8150 DI2 12spd: | SHM-1 |
| RD-8000, RD-8050 DI2: | SHM-1 |
| RD-6800, RD-6870 DI2, RD-6700, RD-6770 DI2, RD-6600: | SHM-2 |
| 105 | |
| RD-R7000: | SHM-1 |
| RD-5800, RD-5700: | SHM-3 |
| Tiagra | |
| All Models: | SHM-3 |
| Sora | |
| All Models: | SHM-3 |
| Claris | |
| All Models: | SHM-3 |
| Tourney A070 | |
| All Models: | SHM-7 |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| XTR | |
| RD-M9100 12spd: | SHM-5 |
| RD-M9000, RD-M9050 DI2,: | SHM-1 |
| RD-M986: | SHM-1 |
| XT | |
| RD-M8120 12spd, RD-M8100 12spd: | SHM-5 |
| RD-M8000, RD-M8050 DI2: | SHM-1 |
| SLX | |
| RD-M7120 12spd, RD-M7100 12spd: | SHM-5 |
| RD-M7000-11, RD-M7000-10: | SHM-1 |
| RD-M670, RD-M675: | SHM-1 |
| Deore | |
| RD-M6100 12spd: | SHM-3 |
| RD-M6000: | SHM-1 |
| RD-M610, RD-M615: | SHM-1 |
| Alivio | |
| RD-M4000: | SHM-1 |
| Acera | |
| RD-M3000: | SHM-1 |
| RD-M390: | SHM-3 |
| Atlus | |
| RD-M2000: | SHM-7 |
| RD-M370: | SHM-3 |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| RX/GRX | |
| RD-RX812, RD-RX817 DI2: | SHM-1 |
| RD-RX810, RD-RX815 DI2, RD-RX800-GS, RD-RX805-GS DI2, RD-RX400: | Not supported at this time-Coming soon |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| Super Record | |
| Super Record 12 EPS | CMPY-4 |
| Super Record 11 EPS | CMPY-4 |
| Super Record 11 | CMPY-3 |
| Super Record 12 spd (Mechanical) | Not Supported at this time |
| Record | |
| Record 11 EPS | CMPY-4 |
| Record 12 spd (Mechanical) | Not Supported at this time |
| Record 11 | CMPY-2 |
| Record 11 HO | CMPY-4 |
| Record 10 | CMPY-2 |
| Chorus | |
| Chorus 11 EPS | CMPY-4 |
| Chorus 12 spd (Mechanical) | Not Supported at this time |
| Chorus 11 | CMPY-1 |
| Chorus 10 | CMPY-2 |
| Potenza | |
| Potenza 11 | CMPY-1 |
| Centuar | |
| Centuar 11 | CMPY-2 |
| Centuar 10 spd | CMPY-2 |
| Centaur 9 spd | SHM-3 |
| Athena | |
| Athena 11 EPS | CMPY-4 |
| Athena 11 | CMPY-2 |
| Athena 7, 8 spd | SHM-3 |
| Veloce | |
| Veloce 10 spd | CMPY-2 |
| Veloce 9 spd | SHM-3 |
| MODEL | INSERT PIN |
|---|---|
| EKAR 13 Speed | SRAM-2 |
Please email us for pin confirmation at customerservice@chainlift.com
Please email us for pin confirmation at customerservice@chainlift.com
If you don’t find your model on the list or don’t know your model DO NOT WORRY. We will personally help you choose the right one. Just take a picture of your derailleur and email it to us at customerservice@chainlift.com. We will reply quickly.
Or if you prefer live video help… just connect with us via Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Google Duo, Whatsapp or Skype.
Works in 3 quick steps
Mount with Pin
Push Derailleur Back
Lift Chain