Shimano 105 Chain - is it too long?

rs6mra1
rs6mra1 Posts: 105
edited July 2015 in Road buying advice
Hi,
I thought it would be fairly straight forward to get a replacement chain for my 10-speed 105 5700 set up but they do not appear to be readily available and out of stock on a few websites.
Would an Ultegra 6701 chain be compatible?

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  • 47p2
    47p2 Posts: 329
    Yes, it will work perfectly fine
  • mikpem
    mikpem Posts: 139
    It would but I prefer the 10 speed KMC chains, they seem to take more of a beating and handily come with a KMC quicklink instead of messing with a pin.
  • rs6mra1
    rs6mra1 Posts: 105
    Can you tell me what are the real benefits of having a quick link? I have never had to remove my chain and clean my bike after every ride. I can only think that if my chain was to break then that is when it would come in handy but I can't think of how I would get to fix the chain if that was the case.
  • bobones
    bobones Posts: 1,215
    The quick link makes it easier to remove and rejoin your chain, which is useful for thoroughly cleaning the chain or bike, e.g. jockey wheels etc. You carry a spare (and a chain tool) in case your chain snaps: you remove the broken links and join the chain with the quick link. Decathlon sell a packet of 2 x 10 speed for £3.99 which is cheaper than most other places. Shimano joining pins are only for a single use. Contrary to popular misconception, Shimano chains are the better than the alternatives so a Shimano chain + KMC quick link is a good combination.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19658772#p19658772]rs6mra1[/url] wrote:
    Can you tell me what are the real benefits of having a quick link? I have never had to remove my chain and clean my bike after every ride. I can only think that if my chain was to break then that is when it would come in handy but I can't think of how I would get to fix the chain if that was the case.

    Well take my example last night. I wanted to check the rear mech hanger alignment using my shiny new tool. It was relatively simple to pop open the quick link and whip the chain off before removing the rear mech. Not strictly necessary I know, but it made things easier.

    It's also nice to be able to take it off for a proper clean without getting crap over the rest of the bike

    I've only broken a chain once in 50 years of cycling, and that was only half a mile from the house so I hobbled home while counting my testicles. But should it ever happen again when I'm miles from home I'll have a chain tool and spare quick link to get me back on the road.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    [quote=". Contrary to popular misconception, Shimano chains are the better than the alternatives so a Shimano chain + KMC quick link is a good combination.[/quote]

    That's what I use; 105 chain with a KMC link

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