Alex Berman Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I was wondering which method do you people use and which one is the most reliable when closing a chain. I know that in tarty bikes they dont recommend using the 'missing link' (quick link) provided with many chains. Although most bike shops I went to do recommend this. Other people close it with the tool and other people buy a separate split link or also called uni-connectors which are the three piece link (kinda like a sandwich). Which one is the safest? I am using a split link which is the once that comes with the chain. I have the KMC Z610 HX, 3/32". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Always lose the 'special' link, use a normal link with a normal tool with the right technique. Mark the links you joined, if it snaps you can tell if it's because you're a retard or not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Although most bike shops I went to do recommend this. Most bike shops don't have a clue about trials. Like JD said, always join it properly. Your knees or face will thank you for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Most bike shops don't have a clue about trials. Like JD said, always join it properly. Your knees or face will thank you for it Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Always lose the 'special' link, use a normal link with a normal tool with the right technique. Mark the links you joined, if it snaps you can tell if it's because you're a retard or not Good tip, even though I already know I'm a retard, at least now I can keep an eye on the one slightly weaker link in my chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Berman Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 all right then. So ill take off my special link tomorrow and i will re join the chain with another bit from the original chain. Do you usually hammer the other side of the pin to create a mushroom head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Do you usually hammer the other side of the pin to create a mushroom head? Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Interesting, I never even considered swapping the split link to a normal bit of chain. This is SO weird, just went on tarty to see when I ordered my chain im using now to see how long I had it, in 25 mins I will have had it exactly a year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have to say that I have never had problems with split links (well most of them anyway, the sram ones are shit). I try not to reuse them but I have only ever snapped one (not including sram) and I have snapped plenty of chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Wipperman snap links are the worst. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/28411.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I use a 3 part split link on my chains, i did used to just join the chain, but i snapped more chains doing it that way, and sometimes got tight spots maybe because i'm a retard and didn't do it right, i don't know. But with the split link you can take the chain off easier, and it runs more freely, and touch wood, i haven't snapped one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have always used split links, they seem alright to me but I am no beast by any means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Borneo Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I guess in theory, there's no reason a 3 piece split link should be any more prone to snapping than a regular link. Main reason I don't run one is it wouldn't go through the old rear mech I use to keep my chain tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konstant Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I don't really see the point if you're running singlespeed. The removable links aren't inherently less strong. Providing you install the clip in the right direction, you can't really screw up. By contrast, a lot of people seem to struggle to join chains properly. I think that the quick links are easier and probably safer for most people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorp Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 i have always thought that the split link is as strong as the chain.. why should they make a chain that can hold 1400kg, and send a split link in the package that holds ex 800kg? Altough, after some years riding...its always the split link that breaks. So on my last chains, i just use the chain cutter to insert the pin again, and "lock" it by hammering the pin on the ends. To make a mushroom as said earlier in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 i have always thought that the split link is as strong as the chain.. why should they make a chain that can hold 1400kg, and send a split link in the package that holds ex 800kg? chains are measured in max load by 7 links and the 3pc link.i.e. 7R8 chain,max load 12500N,the chain takes about 14000N if joined.its weaker in fact.(got that info from wippermann) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) i find these are just fine and all of these failed either snapped or just unlinked while riding sram wippeeman shimano if you insist in using gears, i would say your best going for the lowest amount of gears possible to give the chain the space to be as wide as it can be for gears. so just keep it to 7 or 8 speed gears they use much stronger chains. and the 7/8 spd chains are easier to use the original links to reconnect the slit chains where 9 and 10 spd chains are not recomended for reconnection Edited April 15, 2012 by dezmtber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 i have to say that i used to use a ybn 9spd that was ridiculously strong. shame they stopped making it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Berman Posted April 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I use a 3 part split link on my chains, i did used to just join the chain, but i snapped more chains doing it that way, and sometimes got tight spots maybe because i'm a retard and didn't do it right, i don't know. But with the split link you can take the chain off easier, and it runs more freely, and touch wood, i haven't snapped one yet. I just bought one of those . when mounting, does the spring need to be in any specific direction or it doesnt really matter? these links are reusable right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 true most bike shops dont know trials and will try and feed you some bs about it. DONT use a split link, link it together with the tool and mark it. DONT use a split link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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