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09-03-14 | 01:20 PM

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Bill Kapaun

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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun

Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3

You don't push ANY pins back in.
On 9 & 10 speed chain you'll have a weak chain that'll probably break there. (BTDT)

All you do is remove 1 or 2 link sets (whatever's needed) and reuse the Missing Link, Quick Link etc.

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