Originally Posted by
Pistard
Interesting answers, two complete opposite's, you cannot reuse a pin removed with a chain tool , and you can do it? my problem is , I need more then 116 links for my derailleur /crankset set up, got a couple of KMC's I want to use one for extra length?
third base!
you are right. you can, if the chain is an old style chain designed with bushings. and you can't if it's a more modern, like within the last 20 years modern, style chain. both are still manufactured. the latter much more prevalent.
the question is: is the KMC Z72 chain designed with bushings for the pins or not? and you CAN always use a master link (of the right dimensions) with any of them if you want to. i don't because i am often adding and subtracting links and if adding links multiple master links are necessary and if subtracting links a chainbreaker is needed anyway. it's just a hassle for me. for others? not so much. YMMV.
i have found it difficult to tell which is which just by looking at pics. the advertising from KMC neglects to make a point of it. you can contact them of course and ask. i know the KMC Z7 IS designed with bushings. BTW so is the SRAM PC-1 (a 1/8" chain designed for single speed applications). there are others. weinman makes one i know. they are usually very, very inexpensive. an attribute i admire in a chain.