Originally Posted by
Lawrence08648
I've fitted many a chain using 9 speed Nashbar, KMC, Sram and I push the pin only partially out (completely on one side, left in on the other side) and then I've reconnected and never had a problem. I've had chains come apart and just use an extra link.
Just because you're not very wise and ignore the fact the one side of the pin has almost NO holding power after it's been pushed out, doesn't mean the rest of us should do the same. Most flush pins actually break off a ring of metal when pushed out. There's nothing left to hold that end of the pin in place.
Also, regarding the powerlinks, those are reuseable. They are intended to last the life of the chain.