Originally Posted by
cessanfrancisco
So, my question is, would the master-link compromise the integrity of the chain for a FG? If so, can anyone give me a link to a tutorial on how to put a chain back together without a master-link?
You are going to need a chain rivet tool at some point if you continue cycling to replace a chain or alter gearing, might as well buy one & learn to use it properly. Refer to the Park Tool wbsite for a handy "how to".
Using a rivet tool to install a chain on a FG or SS eliminates a possible failure point w/ master links.
"Back when" you would not pass Tech Inspect w/ a master link so we never used one.
Since riding FG is essentially a 19th century technology very old school methods work just fine for chains.
-Bandera