10 speed quick link on 11 speed chain

ic.
ic. Posts: 769
edited June 2014 in Workshop
I needed to join my 6800 chain on a new bike tonight. Without a joining pin, my only option was a 10 speed quick link I had lying around in the parts bin

Did this initially just so I could finish the bike build and index the gears.

Thing is, it just seems to "work"

Whilst I await delivery of a new chain, is there any real reason I can't use it as is? Was wanting to commute and the new bike tomorrow it's only a few miles

Is it safe?
2020 Reilly Spectre - raw titanium
2020 Merida Reacto Disc Ltd - black on black
2015 CAAD8 105 - very green - stripped to turbo bike
2018 Planet X Exocet 2 - grey

The departed:

2017 Cervelo R3 DI2 - sold
Boardman CX Team - sold
Cannondale Synapse - broken
Cube Streamer - stolen
Boardman Road Comp - stolen

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  • Bozman
    Bozman Posts: 2,518
    Probably too late for you now, but I've read of a few people using them in an emergency without an issue so I can't see you having a problem over a few miles.
  • ic.
    ic. Posts: 769
    Thanks for the reply

    Did indeed get to work in one piece with no issues at all.
    2020 Reilly Spectre - raw titanium
    2020 Merida Reacto Disc Ltd - black on black
    2015 CAAD8 105 - very green - stripped to turbo bike
    2018 Planet X Exocet 2 - grey

    The departed:

    2017 Cervelo R3 DI2 - sold
    Boardman CX Team - sold
    Cannondale Synapse - broken
    Cube Streamer - stolen
    Boardman Road Comp - stolen

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