Campag 10 speed chain + wipperman connex

sufferingpete
sufferingpete Posts: 524
edited June 2007 in Workshop
Just read the Campag 10 speed chain instructions; they are scary.

However last time I changed my chain I did it without the special tool. It snapped and I slammed myself onto the tarmac. The second attempt was ok.

So I bought a Wipperman conneX campag compatible 10 speed link however the package says for 6.2 mm and the campag is 5.9 mm; 0.3 mm difference or 12 thou in inches which I think doesn't matter - especially since it should be loaded along its center line.

Has any one used this combination ok?


Racing is rubbish you can't relax and enjoy it- because some bugger is always trying to get past.
Racing is rubbish you can\'t relax and enjoy it- because some bugger is always trying to get past.

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  • Tom Butcher
    Tom Butcher Posts: 3,830
    I did have problems with a campag chain and a wipperman link jumping on an 11 sprocket - found it worked OK with an SRAM 9 speed link.
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  • pbiggs
    pbiggs Posts: 9,232
    Get the "SHIMANO" version of the Connex link as it's narrower. Works fine with Campag Ultra Narrow 5.9mm chain - though it needs to be a certain way up for 12 and 11t sprockets.

    <i>~Pete</i>
    <i>~Pete</i>
  • Hereford Flyercp
    Hereford Flyercp Posts: 259
    <blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by pbiggs</i>

    Get the "SHIMANO" version of the Connex link as it's narrower. Works fine with Campag Ultra Narrow 5.9mm chain - though it needs to be a certain way up for 12 and 11t sprockets.
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    Pete is correct - you need the Shimano Connex link for the Campag UN chains and it will jump on an 11 or 12 sprocket if you install the link upside down.
  • Tom Butcher
    Tom Butcher Posts: 3,830
    Thanks - that explains it then.
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  • sufferingpete
    sufferingpete Posts: 524
    It worked ok on this mornings 34 km commute but I spent little time in the 53x 12 sprocket. But when I did it was OK.

    I will probably still change it for the Shimano one.

    I was more worried about it snapping - last time I couldn't figure out how I got bruises and gravel rash down both sides when hitting the floor once.


    Racing is rubbish you can't relax and enjoy it- because some bugger is always trying to get past.
    Racing is rubbish you can\'t relax and enjoy it- because some bugger is always trying to get past.
  • Gimmer
    Gimmer Posts: 10
    Can anyone tell me what is the 'right way/certain way' up for the Connex link to work correctly with a Campag chain?
  • Hereford Flyercp
    Hereford Flyercp Posts: 259
    It does show you on the instruction sheet but this will also help you:-
    http://www.sindoe.dk/pics/connex-link.jpg

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