Originally Posted by
HillRider
Are "tight links" still the problem they onece were? These days a loosening shelf, if used too much, is an invitation to chain failure. The CT-4.2 is intended strictly for 9-speed and later chains and these are always joined with a special pin or a master link.
I've connected Shimano chains from 8-speed through 10-speed using their supplied joining pin and never had a tight link when the chain was connected.
yes tight links are still sometimes a problem. on oem 10spd chains from shimano the pin is pre installed in one plate and has no guided pilot like you would find on a retail packed chain. i have found these to be more prone to stiff link when the chain is connected. i still use my park ct3 for 10 spd.