Bicycle Mechanics - Shimano chain pin ughhh...

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55/Rad

01-24-04, 08:12 PM

Brand new Dura ace chain. New pin doesn't go in well so I send it through and try again. Chain breaks at pin location under stress on first ride with pin #2. Same with pin #3.

Is the hole too stretched now? What can I do? Would a Sach's Powerlink work or should I cut another link off my carefully measured chain?

Thanks!

55/Rad

Rev.Chuck

01-24-04, 08:53 PM

Once you push the replacement pin all the way thru, the link is toast.
Sram, says the ninespeed link is only for Sram chains. I think they lie, I have used them with no problem. Just make sure it is the ninespeed link.

55/Rad

01-24-04, 09:16 PM

Great, thanks. If I go with the Powerlink, can I still use the stretched link or should I cut it off?

55/Rad

Rev.Chuck

01-24-04, 09:55 PM

Remove the damaged link(outerplates) the quicklink will replace this, so the chain should be the same length.