KMC Campag 11speed missing link confusion
on-yer-bike
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Is the 11 speed Campag missing link reusable?
Does it require a tool for fitting and removal?
Does it require a tool for fitting and removal?
Pegoretti
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1 - No (at least, according to KMC)
2 - No tool needed for putting on. For removing, never tried. Needle nose pliers will almost certainly work if you can't remove the link using just your hands though. No need for a special tool.0 -
Bondurant wrote:1 - No (at least, according to KMC)
2 - No tool needed for putting on. For removing, never tried. Needle nose pliers will almost certainly work if you can't remove the link using just your hands though. No need for a special tool.Pegoretti
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g00se wrote:
I have tried that method and it works well.0 -
I always use the vid clip here for the 10 speed one, works fine. Can't think of a reason why it wouldn't apply to 11 speed also:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkqsv056mGk0 -
on-yer-bike wrote:Bondurant wrote:1 - No (at least, according to KMC)
2 - No tool needed for putting on. For removing, never tried. Needle nose pliers will almost certainly work if you can't remove the link using just your hands though. No need for a special tool.
I don't know, since I had the the 11 speed QL on from the moment I fitted the chain. Subjectively, it shifts fine. If you DON'T use the QL from the beginning, then you are looking at a special tool to link the chain. The Campag one is £100+ but others exist too. I'd recommend the QL route.0 -
I have the chain tool ( it was the only way when I bought 11 speed). But I want to be able to change the chain when I change chainsets without taking rivets out. It looks as though I will have to use a new Missing Link every time though as they are not reusable. My LBS said he had a customer who had shifting problems with the missing link fitted.Pegoretti
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KMC 11 is re-useable AFAIC
I regularly remove and refit after cleaning, done 1000's of miles and no problems, shifting is beautiful and sweet.0