Just because you CAN doesn't mean that you SHOULD. Shimano chains comes with a special pin for joining, and for good reason.domaindomain said:You can push the pin back in!
isnt that a powerlinkTripped said:I don't know what it's called, i'll just post a pic of ithttp://members.optusnet.com.au/phabmixay/DSC01641.JPG
CUBE said:isnt that a powerlink
Tripped said:I don't know what it's called, i'll just post a pic of ithttp://members.optusnet.com.au/phabmixay/DSC01641.JPG
Because of the amount of rain and muck around here I just replaced my chain with an SRM powerlink chain. I want to be able to take the whole thing off for good cleanings. So far no problems, it is easy to take on and and off and no chain slipage or anything else -even during sprints and steep hills, but I am not heavy (in fact quite light at 103 lbs) so that may be a factor.TomTrek said:Tripped,
The part in the picture is called a chain boss. You kind of bend the link in order for the front piece to loosen up and then shift it to where the pin can slide through, actually removing the little plate completely. Then you can take the other part off and Voila your chain is loose from the frame. FYI I have found these to be very troublesome.
yeah putting back on is easy if.....you lube the chain when it's on again. If you lube the chain before putting it back on, its more challengingEden said:Because of the amount of rain and muck around here I just replaced my chain with an SRM powerlink chain. I want to be able to take the whole thing off for good cleanings. So far no problems, it is easy to take on and and off and no chain slipage or anything else -even during sprints and steep hills, but I am not heavy (in fact quite light at 103 lbs) so that may be a factor.
To take mine off I have to bend the link so that I can push the plate forward and off. It feels like it takes about 3 hands, but I can get it off. Putting it back on is easy.
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