Matthew_Gibson Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I have just bought a KMC chain. Its the K710, I cut it to the right size, and attached the half link and the clip thing, (with out then spacer) well the chain link bent, its sort of fixed, but its not too good, where can I buy JUST the link from? [the link below].. I had one that looked like that but when I came to fitting it, it was too wide(The chains this one, if it helps)http://pijin.co.uk/chain/kmcSplitLink.jspThanks for your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 i've got one yuo can have your best not using ith though, they tend to span just use an extra ilnk of "normal" kmc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 i've got one yuo can have your best not using ith though, they tend to span just use an extra ilnk of "normal" kmc Ditto Just attach your chain properly matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfey Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Sorry for a question in your topic but no really worth a new topic...I've never bought a chain... do they come with half-links? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deonn h Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Just dont use a split link , itle be stronger anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Sorry for a question in your topic but no really worth a new topic...I've never bought a chain... do they come with half-links?no, not unless its a full half link chain. what he is talking about is a split link, which allows quick installation and removal of a chain. you can buy half links seperately from most shops if you feel the need to run one, but try and get a decent quality one as the cheaper ones wont last long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Just dont use a split link , itle be stronger anyways..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 iv found sometimes when using a decent chain tool that it splays the plate out a bit, therefore when you re-join it you get the pin 3/4 way back in, then you need to "bend" or flex the link your joining a little bit, hard to explain, its easier to show someone how to do it. but if you just try and RIVE it back together it nakers the link (splits it and the chain will snap pretty quick!!!)alot of people are snapping KMC's and its purely because they are not being joined properly, for people who use the split link (usually on a mod bike) they snap it when they trap it between the freewheel and the chainstay.Waynio......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 never use a split link. bad idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 do you mind me asking why villagedave???? (in a serious manner, not an arguementative manner)iv not seen a chain snap on the split link before and if it was an unsafe idea they wouldnt send a split link in the chain, the idea of a split link is to stop people joining the chains incorrectly and them snapping under in correct installation.Waynio........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have snapped a few split links they tend to last me about three weeks if i ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Walker Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I have snapped a few split links they tend to last me about three weeks if i ride.ive been using a split link for about a year now, and it seems to be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 do you mind me asking why villagedave???? (in a serious manner, not an arguementative manner)iv not seen a chain snap on the split link before and if it was an unsafe idea they wouldnt send a split link in the chain, the idea of a split link is to stop people joining the chains incorrectly and them snapping under in correct installation.Waynio...........................hiya Wayne!Just my thoughts on the subject.I use sram pc 58 chains. im a very smooth rider. everytime ive hurt myself its been the split link snapping.Clive leeson advised me just to join the chain with a chain tool( i know how to join a chain correctly) and keep an eye on it. ever since, it hasnt been a problem.i understand that every scenario is different , and believe that split links are just not as strong as a proper link.maybe the kool chains split link is better?ta da!chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 maybe the kool chains split link is better?They are, trust me! lolI snapped god knows how many sram chains because of the split link, but then, i got a kmc, had the split link in for a while, like, half a yeah, then it eventually snapped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I snapped my my Kmc Kool chain on the split link last weekin edinburgh...... I broke my hand and luckily i was wasnt doing a huge lineLewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I snap more normal links than split links to be honest.Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I snapped my my Kmc Kool chain on the split link last weekin edinburgh...... I broke my hand and luckily i was wasnt doing a huge lineLewiswaynio! as i said dont run split links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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