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 the Insert Pin

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Go To Insert Pin Table

Choosing Support Tip Position

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Disengage Your Chain

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Common Uses

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

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Choosing 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).

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SELECT YOUR REAR DERAILLEUR BRAND

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
XX1 Eagle AXS
RD-XX-1E-A1:	SRAM-2

XX1 Eagle
RD-XX-1-B2:	SRAM-2

XX1
RD-XX-1-A2:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

X01 Eagle AXS
RD-X0-1E-A1:	SRAM-2

X01 Eagle
RD-X0-1-B2:	SRAM-2

X01
RD-X0-1-A2:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

X01 DH
RD-X0-1DH-A3, RD-X0-1DH-A2:	SRAM-2

EX1 E-MTB 8spd
RD-EX1-A1:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

GX Eagle
RD-GX-1-B2:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

GX
RD-GX-1-A1 11 spd:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3
RD-GX-11-A1 11 spd:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3
RD-GX-A1 10 spd:	SRAM-3
RD-GX-T21-A1 10 spd:	SRAM-3

GX DH
RD-GX-1DH-A3:	SRAM-2

NX Eagle
RD-NX-1-B1:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

NX
RD-NX-1-A1:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

SX Eagle
RD-SX-1-A1:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

XX
10 spd:	SRAM-5

XO
10 spd, 9 spd:	SRAM-3

X9
RD-X9-A1 10 spd, 9 spd:	SRAM-3

X7
RD-X7-A1 10 spd, 9 spd:	SRAM-3

MODEL	INSERT PIN
RED eTap AXS
RD-RED-E-D1:	SRAM-3

Force 1
RD-FRC-1-A2:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

Rival 1
RD-RIV-1-A2:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

Apex 1
RD-APX-1-A1:	SRAM-1 or SRAM-3

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

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

Never mind the price -Chainlift will pay for itself.

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.

Simple and effective

Like having a second pair of hands when removing the back wheel, definitely recommended especially if you have an expensive frame which you want to protect from chain contact.

Takes some practice

The concept is super amazing and I think with a bit of practice it could be the new go to tool. I would just caution, don’t expect to pull it out and get it right the first…or third time. Watch the videos on the site because they do actually help. Additionally (and maybe we just didn’t see it annotated) all the different sized accessories are conveniently stashed in the elbow (light grey piece). We initially thought we were missing parts. That took about 15 minutes of figuring out.
Overall, I feel confident with more practice I’ll like it 5 stars. It does what they profess and it is handy!

Works great!

Must watch the videos to learn how to use it, but once you learn this is the tool you'll be glad to have in your toolbox!

Very helpful

This has been a huge help to me as I do not have a spot where I can leave my trainer set up in the house. Set-up and take-down are far easier now. I haven't used it for cleaning yet, but I anticipate it will also be a massive improvement.

Getting Familiar with Chainlift

Choosing the Insert Pin

Choosing Support Tip Position

Disengage Your Chain

Wheel Removal

Cleaning

Indoor/ Smart Trainer Set-up

Car Transport

Disc Brake / Caliper Alignment

Wheel Bearing Check

Works in 3 quick steps

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Indoor/ Smart
Trainer Set-up

Disc Brake /
Caliper Alignment