KMC 10 speed missing chain link , is it re-useable ?

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When a tech fitted a new 10 speed shimano 105 chain to my bike he used a kmc missing link, im going to fit a new chain new week and im wondering is the 10 speed kmc link re-useable ?
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yes it is, but dont be so tight. Buy a fresh one for a new chain. Alternatively use the joining pin that comes with the chain and then keep the quicklink for roadside repairs.0
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Some of them are and some are not. If it is a one time use one don't reuse it."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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All the KMC ones i have are re-usable but if the chain is worn and needs replacing then chances are that the link is too.
I got two spare links from Decathlon in a pack for £3.99 - they are KMC ones even though not in branded packaging.
I always buy KMC chains and they come with a new link - good chains too.0 -
I change chains when they are 0.75 % worn, would I still need to buy a missing link ?
Regarding the decathlon ones mentioned above, I did a search and they are for 3-8 speed only.
Decathlon do sell a 10 speed one for £4.99 stamped kmc on side and they say its for sram only. Am I correct in thinking sram and shimano are interchangeable and those ones im referring to will be ok on my 105 5700 chain ?This serious internet site..............I serious cat0 -
There is a good chance that the link is also 0.75% worn, so I would guess this needs replacing as much as the rest of the chain.
Thats the one, its £4.99 now - you get two links for that (so £2.50 each) and it works with KMC, Shimano and SRAM 10 speed chains as I understand it - their 10 speed chains, cassettes, chainrings etc are all interchangeable.0 -
The Sram 10 speed Powerlink is only meant to be used once, the KMC 10 speed missing link can be used numerous times0
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Many thanks for the decathlon heads up, I got 2 x 10 speed missing links for £4-99This serious internet site..............I serious cat0
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No probs - they do a few things like that where you get branded goods without the branding for a fraction of the cost... Dont know why, but its great when you find one!0