Is there any way to reconnect a new chain when both sides look like this? (The other side has a pin half in)
by avwijkvisuals
Is there any way to reconnect a new chain when both sides look like this? (The other side has a pin half in)
by avwijkvisuals
3 Comments
A quick link matching the number of speeds your chain is designed for. Remove the set of outer links pictured with the missing roller and reconnect.
Pushing the pin back into the link once fully detached is very hard, most likely not safe for 6-8sp chains, definitely unsafe for 9sp+ and overall not worth the hassle. Replacing it with a quick link is an optimal solution.
Alternative emergency on the road repair solution if no quick link around, but a chain tool is: remove two links but leave the pin in one of the links, so you can push it back (again, for 6-8sp chains only, obviously not for single speed)
Possible but infuriating and can be unsafe if done badly. As new chains come longer than required generally, i will keep some spare links to refit in my tool kit if this happens. I’m not a super fan of quick links but that is your other option.