Is it normal for a link to open so easily? *KMC CL573R-EPT
Is it normal for a link to open so easily? *KMC CL573R-EPT
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by greenDDT
Is it normal for a link to open so easily? *KMC CL573R-EPT
Is it normal for a link to open so easily? *KMC CL573R-EPT
byu/greenDDT inbikewrench
by greenDDT
23 Comments
Yes it’s normal when it’s new
This master link is worn. Please replace it
I always have to use tools. Do you have gorilla-like strength?
If it’s not new then change it asap 😳
No, you shouldn’t be able to open it with your hands. I suggest getting a new one. (Or two to have a spare)
That link looks extremely clean, is that a new chain? I wonder if you never had it together in the first place.
I can get them apart by hand when the chain is new and clean but its not very easy.
Ignore most other comments you have received.
The “R” in CL573R stands for “Reusable”. That link is designed to be opened by hand.
The more you do it the easier it is. They are supposed to be 1 n done.
Unless it is a connex link
Anatoli, is that you?
It is for KMC—much lower quality than the top brands, eg SRAM
I wish mine were that easy to open 😅
Seems the way it looks that it has been used several times
I’ve got a kmc oil slick chain and I sure as hell couldn’t do that with mine. It was hard enough with the chain pliars
I’ve done it with my hands but not that easily, SRAM eagle fwiw
[https://imgur.com/a/0fuRNxa](https://imgur.com/a/0fuRNxa)
Nope, they should be hard to remove.
From the KMC website: “Re-usable MissingLinks have no latch design, which could be used 3 to 5 times.”
This is an openable chain link, sometimes they are harder, sometimes softer. Under tension it never opens. So totally normal for me
Nope. You have to change it.
Christ no, I don’t think I ever opened one without the tool
Tested by me… on sram 2 times (after 2 i have lost my chain while pedaling:)) ) on kmc 1 time; shimano…well… lets say 2 times, hope it helps 🤙
If opened /closed a fair few times it gets as easy as that. Also it’s time to get a new one.