Today I miscounted the number of links on my toddler's bike, decided to take off a link. After a lot of hassle (probably removed 3 links accidentally, snapped the chain twice with needlenose pliers fixing stiff links, got narrow chain links and fat chain links mixed up), is the chain still safe to use? The bike has a locked freehub (pedals turn backwards to brake).
Today I miscounted the number of links on my toddler's bike, decided to take off a link. After a lot of hassle (probably removed 3 links accidentally, snapped the chain twice with needlenose pliers fixing stiff links, got narrow chain links and fat chain links mixed up), is the chain still safe to use? The bike has a locked freehub (pedals turn backwards to brake).
Thanks
Just put a new one, they're quite cheap for your toddler's bike. Also, better use the right tool instead of pliers. A chaincutter is cheap and the bike shop should have one.