Chain Question

alans220

Hi,

I'm looking to convert to 1x10 soon on my Cube LTD Team.
Been a while since I have done any tech stuff on a bike.
I assume my chain is Shimano.
I will have to split the chain to remove the FD, how can I rejoin it, can I just use a quick connector.
Or should I buy a new chain complete with connector, if so, any reccommendations?

thanks

al

Chunkers1980

Split at the pin and put in a quick link, chech the chain's wear first though.

alans220

Hi,

Thanks, one like the KMC misssing link.

Can these links be reused once fitted?

thanks

al

WhipIt

The KMC ones can be re-used, I have a pair and they're fine.

The SRAM ones are Powerlock (not link) and can't be re-used.

Shimano don't make tool-free links at all as far as I know.

So, use KMC!

edit: this is all 10-speed, SRAM 9-speed powerlinks can be re-used, obviously.

alans220

Thanks for the info,

gonna go with a KMC X10SL

looks good

al

alans220

So can I use a KMC missing link on my existing shimano 10 speed chain?

and also reuse later

thanks

al

delete_my_account

The KMC ones can be re-used, I have a pair and they're fine.

Chunkers1980

alans220 wrote:

and also reuse later

thanks

al

I wouldn't use a new link on a stretched chain, or a pretty old one on a brand new chain though.

cooldad

It won't make any difference. Chains don't stretch as such, the rollers wear allowing some play so they appear to 'stretch'.