Looks like the pin isn’t seated in the link properly
How did you manage this???
Remdood on
Use a chain tool and break it back apart, replace that link with another master link or try and straighten with pliers
Oops-it-happens on
Is that a pin you pressed back in?
Or a quick link?
Regardless it’ll come apart , fix it now
lol_camis on
You can ride it till you can’t
kgusev on
This is not a new chain
MixDue4370 on
Don’t push it back in, it will come out again. I am facing the same issue on my current mtb and I am totally fed up with this. No one is able to solve this shit.
Currently I am using 2 quick links in my chain.
Masseyrati80 on
I’d use a chain tool to break the chain, then use a new master link / quick link / missing link.
This is probably going to work until a moment where it gets tangled up in your derailleur, potentially bending the derailleur and / or hanger, with the added risk of pushing the derailleur in the rear wheel spokes. (ask me how I know)
Technically-Simple82 on
Yes , yes you did
Alternative-Sun-6997 on
Is that the connector link? If so, it looks mis-seated. If not, that looks like a bad chain.
P_T_sShredder76 on
I don’t think this is a new chain. So if it is then I’d ask why did you need a new chain in the first place? If it was for poor shifting you probably need more than a new chain if this is the result after.
MySeveredToe on
New to you? Cause that chain looks to be on its 3rd owner
Funktopus_The on
Looks like you tried to press a pin in with a chain breaker. Possible to do on 7 speed chains, but not really worth it when you could just use a chain that comes with a master link (like Kmc). As others have said, you can now replace that damaged link with a master link.
Neat_Bookkeeper_7996 on
Use the chain splitter to push or pull the outer link back right against the inner pin without letting it pop out.
Once you get it so it’s completely flush like the other links, check it isn’t too tight by back spinning the pedals and see if the rear mech lifts when it goes though.
To release the tight link bend it horizontally with your hands and that will loosen it enough.
DougBikesCLE on
That chain was knackered when it was on the previous bike. Was it ever cleaned & lubed? I have bikes with chains that have over 1.5k miles on them with less wear.
Dr-Stink-Stank on
Define “just”. I hear this shit all the time from customers and “just” turns out to be 6 months to 2 years ago.
NocturntsII on
Forget the buggered link, That chain is in horrific condition.
CycleTurbo on
If not using a master link, make sure the links get pressed completely on the pins. It looks like you pressed in a pin but it was not aligned to the far hole and the link didn’t seat in the detent on the pin. This can happen when you have tension on the chain when pressing the pin in. Try using the chain tool from the opposite side and position the tool on the link that isn’t seated. Also keep a chain tool with you on rides, the chance your chain breaks free is increased.
Funny_Pudding4356 on
The problem might be that the chain link doesn’t fit the chain. Afik they get narrower the more gears are in the back. So a 7 speed chain(link) is thicker than a 9 speed and so on.
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You won’t get far w that
Looks like the pin isn’t seated in the link properly
How did you manage this???
Use a chain tool and break it back apart, replace that link with another master link or try and straighten with pliers
Is that a pin you pressed back in?
Or a quick link?
Regardless it’ll come apart , fix it now
You can ride it till you can’t
This is not a new chain
Don’t push it back in, it will come out again. I am facing the same issue on my current mtb and I am totally fed up with this. No one is able to solve this shit.
Currently I am using 2 quick links in my chain.
I’d use a chain tool to break the chain, then use a new master link / quick link / missing link.
This is probably going to work until a moment where it gets tangled up in your derailleur, potentially bending the derailleur and / or hanger, with the added risk of pushing the derailleur in the rear wheel spokes. (ask me how I know)
Yes , yes you did
Is that the connector link? If so, it looks mis-seated. If not, that looks like a bad chain.
I don’t think this is a new chain. So if it is then I’d ask why did you need a new chain in the first place? If it was for poor shifting you probably need more than a new chain if this is the result after.
New to you? Cause that chain looks to be on its 3rd owner
Looks like you tried to press a pin in with a chain breaker. Possible to do on 7 speed chains, but not really worth it when you could just use a chain that comes with a master link (like Kmc). As others have said, you can now replace that damaged link with a master link.
Use the chain splitter to push or pull the outer link back right against the inner pin without letting it pop out.
Once you get it so it’s completely flush like the other links, check it isn’t too tight by back spinning the pedals and see if the rear mech lifts when it goes though.
To release the tight link bend it horizontally with your hands and that will loosen it enough.
That chain was knackered when it was on the previous bike. Was it ever cleaned & lubed? I have bikes with chains that have over 1.5k miles on them with less wear.
Define “just”. I hear this shit all the time from customers and “just” turns out to be 6 months to 2 years ago.
Forget the buggered link, That chain is in horrific condition.
If not using a master link, make sure the links get pressed completely on the pins. It looks like you pressed in a pin but it was not aligned to the far hole and the link didn’t seat in the detent on the pin. This can happen when you have tension on the chain when pressing the pin in. Try using the chain tool from the opposite side and position the tool on the link that isn’t seated. Also keep a chain tool with you on rides, the chance your chain breaks free is increased.
The problem might be that the chain link doesn’t fit the chain. Afik they get narrower the more gears are in the back. So a 7 speed chain(link) is thicker than a 9 speed and so on.
You can ride it… until you can’t anymore. 😁