Originally Posted by
trailflow1
Not saying you are wrong but i have succesfully done it with Shimano 9 speeds chains a number of times. So i presumed an 8 speed chain and below would also work.
10,11 speed i know would not work.
But yes a new pin or quick link is a safer bet overall.
Well, it's certainly not recommended. A light rider in moderate terrain is more likely to get away with reusing a pin on narrow chains than a heavy rider riding big hills. To me it's not worth the risk.