Hello folks.
A question about chain links today.
On a previous Dawes bike I had a 'power-link' that allowed me to squeeze the link together and release the 2 parts of the chain.
Nice n easy. I liked it a lot.
On my Raven I have an old KMC chain. Nothing wrong with it apart from being very slack.
I know they should be run on the slack side of things but I have adjusted the EBB to the limit and the chain looks as if it could jump off.
(In fact when I went by bus from Aberdeen to Inverness a few weeks ago, when I removed the bike from laying on it's side in the baggage section, the chain had come off. Easy to put back on with no EBB adjustment required.)
With an up-coming tour planed I thought I would splash out on a new chain. Decided to go for the KMC X1.
I also like to know how old all the bits on my bike are - so when a new piece goes on, I log it and keep the data.
I looked at SJS and ebay.
I found an ebay seller with 6,000 plus positive reviews and went with him, saving £5+
Here's the situation.
No problems with the chain itself or service - quick delivery.
However the link does not click together like the link I had on my old bike.
I have not put the new chain on yet since I want to be confident of the link working.
On the side of the link is stamped: KMC 28 or 23 and CL 573 or CL 673
The second picture shows the pin as far across into it's slot as it will go.
No ammount of pushing and pulling will get it into its intended final resting place.
Do I need a tool? I think I have seen one but don't really want to carry one around with me.
I broke a chain once on tour and was lucky to find someone near-by who could re-join it.
Am I being a bit paranoid about wanting a 'quick link'?
I guess I don't make a habit of removing chains.
If this link is going to be semi permanent, what link do I need to buy for a quick link solution?
The chain spec. said 3/32"