Customer Reviews
Works as advertised and easy to use after watching short videos!
Chainlift had been a great help to me, both in getting the bike off the direct drive trainer and mounting and removing the rear wheel. I have low vision, so trying to manage the chain, coordinate the disc calipers/rotor and replace the wheel has been very difficult for me. I have to be within 12 inches or so to see what I'm doing and thus, trying to view the cassette side and disc is very frustrating, but Chainlift enables me to lift the chain, keep it held off the cassette and then focus on the disc. Game changer for me and it absolutely works as advertised! If working with the chain frustrates you, I HIGHLY recommend this tool.
After seeing this on SM, I explored the website and watched the videos. While the cost is significant, I decided to try it out. The ordering was easy, it shipped immediately, and it was evident that there is great care in the company for its product and their customers. When I received it two days later, I tried it on my road bike on my bike work stand. As the website says, Chainlift is not intuitive to use, but once you figure it out it works well. The particular pin for my derailleur was the shortest, and it didn't seat snugly but was OK. I watched the video again and paused for each step for my initial use. Finally, it all clicked in my brain, and I felt quite pleased with my decision to try it out. I will only use it for routine maintenance, and I don't expect I will get my wife to use it without me, however, it is clearly well made and I expect it will provide satisfaction every time I use it. I just need to remember how!
Watch the minute long video's on the website and you'll realize pretty quickly how it works. Once you do, it becomes really easy to quickly use. Its a lifesaver for doing maintenance and troubleshooting on your own. Also, I had a question and emailed the Chainlift team and they responded within a couple of hours outside of business hours!
Chairlift makes it so much easier to remove and replace your wheel. It’s a real lifesaver. It takes a couple of times to figure out how it works, and get that into your muscle memory, but once you do, it is very, very simple.
