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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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

WATCH VIDEO

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

*Denotes that Pin has been superseded but is still recommended for this application.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-RX810, RD-RX812, RD-RX815 DI2, RD-RX817 DI2: SHM-1
RD-RX800-GS, RD-RX805-GS DI2, RD-RX400: SHM-1
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

Mount with Pin

Push Derailleur Back

Push Derailleur Back

Lift Chain

Lift Chain