Originally Posted by
1987cp
Can you explain what this means? I recently used a normal chain tool to shorten a "7/8" speed chain in the normal manner, and it acted just like any other chain I've used a chain tool on. (for removal, I obviously use the SRAM-style quick release that came with it)
Cutting the chain isn't a problem, except that the rivet head increases the force necessary to push the pin, and can break some cheaper tools.
But you cannot splice it by pushing the pin back, because there's no way to restore the head on the rivet. Without the head to keep it secure, the plate which is already at the edge of the pin, can walk sideways a bit and fall off under load snapping the chain.