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Old 08-23-11, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
Clever tool to bail out if you do press the pin too far out. Some chain tools (Park's CT-3 for example) have a travel limit stop to keep you from pressing a pin all the way out of the chain's sideplate for chains with reusable pins.

Also, all modern 7/8-speed and above derailleur chains must not have an original pin reinstalled whether it's pressed partially or all the way out. The old pin must be removed and replaced with a specific joining pin or a master link.



Good input. I should have mentioned master links and replacement pins as well. Sometimes sitting on the side of the road you have to do what you can to get underway, and to a bike shop. Shortening your chain a link and avoiding the big ring will get you moving at least, or if your rear derailleur fails maybe a lot of links to make it a one speed. Or walking L

This chain sample shown was actually off a 9 speed cassette and for sure don’t reuse any pins against recommended practice for long term usage. Without some lineup means it is virtually impossible to re-insert that pin on the road.
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