Originally Posted by
stdlrf11
Why do you not want to use a quick disconnect link instead? It seems that would be easier than your method. Is there a down side?
I've always thought those quick disconnect links were unreliable--maybe I'm wrong? If so, why doesn't Shimano offer a quick disconnect link then? So the "downside" (however small) is reliability but regardless, I still see no time advantage in removing the chain. Since I can run my installed chain draped through wax in 5 minutes or less, why would I wish to remove the chain? What's the advantage for splitting the chain?