Tight link in chain
02-10-07, 11:47 AM
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Tight link in chain
I have a tight link in my chain, is there any way to fix it or do I need a new chain?
02-10-07, 12:57 PM
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I had some issues with a shimano chain and their "connector pin" as have quite a few others I have talked to. Make life easy, pull that link out and put one of these in https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...slisearch=true.
Not sure if you are 9 or 10 speed but they make em for both.
Good luck,
Kris
Not sure if you are 9 or 10 speed but they make em for both.
Good luck,
Kris
02-10-07, 12:58 PM
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What's with the pin - it's different than all the others. It's likely the connector pin.
If you don't have a master quick connect link, I would put one in - removing the offensive pin and link. If you already have one, you could switch out the pin or just try lubing it and working it out with your hands.
Or you could just get a new chain.
55/Rad
If you don't have a master quick connect link, I would put one in - removing the offensive pin and link. If you already have one, you could switch out the pin or just try lubing it and working it out with your hands.
Or you could just get a new chain.
55/Rad
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Try bending the chain side to side (not the way it normally bends) gently. this and a drop of oil works for me.
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Originally Posted by ALPhillips
Try bending the chain side to side (not the way it normally bends) gently. this and a drop of oil works for me.
02-10-07, 06:55 PM
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Use your chain tool from the other side and push just slightly. It will release the tension. That's what Shimano tells you to do in the instructions I think.
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Originally Posted by ALPhillips
Try bending the chain side to side (not the way it normally bends) gently. this and a drop of oil works for me.
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02-10-07, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ALPhillips
Try bending the chain side to side (not the way it normally bends) gently. this and a drop of oil works for me.
