Originally Posted by
HillRider
This was acceptable on older, wider chains (6-speed and prior) but is a recipe for chain failure if you do it with newer (7-speed and up) chains with flush, riveted pins.
Really? This is news to me. I've been doing it for years with no problems, but I will heed your warning and learn to use those pesky little master links in the future. Thanks for the heads-up!