Removable Chain Links

Tom98
Tom98 Posts: 91
edited January 2009 in Workshop
Hi,

I am replacing my chain and do not usually use a removable link however the shop which built my bike originally put one in. Is it safe to use it again or should I buy a new one/not use one at-all?

Cheers

Tom

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I've found them fine to re-use. Ideally get a chain that comes with one...
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • 58585
    58585 Posts: 207
    wipperman/connex is reusable, as is kmc. IRD ones are also reusable.
    SRAM road versions aren't reusable I don't think, but I have never used one.
  • System_1
    System_1 Posts: 513
    I think the only ones that aren't reusable are the 10spd SRAM ones. 8 and 9spd SRAM are fine, as are Connex and KMC.
  • Tom98
    Tom98 Posts: 91
    thanks for your help :) , mine is a KMC so I should be fine :D
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    Just check the pins though, I've had a couple of KMC quick link pins fall out.Its fine when clips together though so just be careful when you remove the chain for maintenance

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