Originally Posted by
trailangel
Why are you running an 8 speed chain on a 9 speed gearset?
Even if you chain is a 9 speed, why are you using an 8 speed quick link?
2011 Felt Q620 specs 9 speeds, no?
2009 is speced as an 8 speed. He may have an older one than a 2011
and the question of if he takes his chain apart to clean is a good question, although given his mileage with his LHT he most likely is doing the same chain maintenance on this bike too....