Shimano "quick-link" help
06-07-09, 02:01 AM
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I think it is funny that the Shimano chains require you purchase a quick release seperate link in the first place. My SRAM came with one, and it didn't cost an extra 3 bucks.
On the topic, I'm looking at an SRAM 9-speed chain (hollow pin), what's the talk on these? I'm liking my 8 but it isn't hollow pin?
On the topic, I'm looking at an SRAM 9-speed chain (hollow pin), what's the talk on these? I'm liking my 8 but it isn't hollow pin?
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I installed one of those last week...It went fine. Do not bend the chain! Note that there is an "up and a down" as well as an "in and an out" to this link. It only goes on in one way, and it is different than normal quick links. Once you figure it out I think that you will like it.
Clear your mind...take a deep breath...forget about how the other links work. You'll get it. Hope that helps.
Clear your mind...take a deep breath...forget about how the other links work. You'll get it. Hope that helps.
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They don't require it. If you follow their recommendation you don't need one.
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Ha! Stupid Shimano
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The Shimano link looks like it should work well enough, it's just that you are forcing people to solve
a puzzle to get it off and on.
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ok, so just to let everyone know (if you ever have doubts about this particular chain and quick link) - that I decided to follow the instructions and bend the chain to snap the closing piece into place. It actually works, and doesn't require that much force.
Basically you follow the instructions (I posted the earlier) - you connect one piece and twist it around, then you bend slightly the chain outwards while pressing the closing part and it will snap into place.. Moderate (but not too much) pressure does it.
Basically you follow the instructions (I posted the earlier) - you connect one piece and twist it around, then you bend slightly the chain outwards while pressing the closing part and it will snap into place.. Moderate (but not too much) pressure does it.
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ok, so just to let everyone know (if you ever have doubts about this particular chain and quick link) - that I decided to follow the instructions and bend the chain to snap the closing piece into place. It actually works, and doesn't require that much force.
Basically you follow the instructions (I posted the earlier) - you connect one piece and twist it around, then you bend slightly the chain outwards while pressing the closing part and it will snap into place.. Moderate (but not too much) pressure does it.
Basically you follow the instructions (I posted the earlier) - you connect one piece and twist it around, then you bend slightly the chain outwards while pressing the closing part and it will snap into place.. Moderate (but not too much) pressure does it.
(bad Shimano user manual)
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I did it several times too. I stopped doing it after a chain parted as I jumped out from the stop sign to beat an oncoming cement truck....
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