Chain Removal/Back on Help

KevinA
KevinA Posts: 492
edited December 2017 in Workshop
Hi Guys

I have just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and took my cassette off and my chain, my chain didnt have a quick release so I had to use the tool to release the pin.

My question is, can I reuse the pin to put the chain back on?

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  • bbrap
    bbrap Posts: 610
    KevinA wrote:
    Hi Guys

    I have just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and took my cassette off and my chain, my chain didnt have a quick release so I had to use the tool to release the pin.

    My question is, can I reuse the pin to put the chain back on?

    Not advisable, get a new pin or a quick link.
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  • KevinA
    KevinA Posts: 492
    bbrap wrote:
    KevinA wrote:
    Hi Guys

    I have just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and took my cassette off and my chain, my chain didnt have a quick release so I had to use the tool to release the pin.

    My question is, can I reuse the pin to put the chain back on?

    Not advisable, get a new pin or a quick link.

    Thanks, that what I thought,
  • milemuncher1
    milemuncher1 Posts: 1,472
    KevinA wrote:
    Hi Guys

    I have just bought an ultrasonic cleaner and took my cassette off and my chain, my chain didnt have a quick release so I had to use the tool to release the pin.

    My question is, can I reuse the pin to put the chain back on?
    The pins flare when you snap the excess off, it would be difficult / impossible to reuse the old pin anyway. I would use a quick link when you replace the chain, the pin is my preferred choice during good weather, a quick link ( some of which can be reused ) makes life easier at this time of year, IME. I also have an ultrasonic cleaner, and I find it invaluable at this time of year.

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