Originally Posted by
Farhat
So, it was a sram chain, do you have to use the "power link" thing it gives you. I just made it the right size and put the pin back in.
Yes, you should use the power link. Reusing pins on these modern chains is not a good idea.
One other thing, make sure you have the right chain. A 10 or 11 speed chain is narrower than a 9 speed chain and may not work properly.