anyone have two master links in a chain?

clackadelic
clackadelic Posts: 13
edited July 2018 in MTB workshop & tech
Got back from a ride yesterday to find that one of the side plates on a nearly new chain had come off one of the rivets.

The chain appears to be be fine other than the single link which I am considering replacing with a master link rather than a whole new chain.

Any one have any advice as to why this isn't a good idea?

Thanks

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Done it plenty of times. At one point I had three in a chain.

    You'll be fine.
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  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    yes i have two in my chain at the minute sized it wrong and then had to put a link back in.
  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    I reckon a whole chain of missing links would be great for roadside repairs...!
  • 02gf74
    02gf74 Posts: 1,171
    apreading wrote:
    I reckon a whole chain of missing links would be great for roadside repairs...!

    If you could afford it, would probably be cheaper to hire a mechanic to follow you around.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    All my chains run two missing links with one inner between them, it gives me a short repair section if needed and just losing the lowest gear.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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