Chain connecter pin snapped

papad

I'm installing a Shimano 105 chain and as I was fiddling trying to put in the connecting pin, it snapped!

Unfortunately, the connector pin part was not fully in and fell out, and I can't get it back in. Is it possible to force it back in or do I need to get new connector pins, and if so from where as I can't find them online.

Thanks for the help!

littledove44

Get a kmc quick link instead.

veronese68

littledove44 wrote:

Get a kmc quick link instead.

Same happened to me, this is what I did.

andrew_s

Papad wrote:

Is it possible to force it back in or do I need to get new connector pins, and if so from where as I can't find them online.

You will need either a new connector pin or a SRAM/KMC type link. I'd use a link.
Pins available from Chainreaction, and doubtless many other places too. They are usually in the same category as chains, and are easier to spot if you sort the list in cheapest first order

papad

Thanks for the tips - I got a quick link.