Originally Posted by
CliffordK
You probably don't need 'Em.
In theory, one can 100% remove a pin, and push it back in. But most amateur mechanics have learned that it is a pain to push a pin back in that was fully removed. And, one takes care to only push the pins out 90% of the way (and wiggle the chain slightly to get it loose).
Yeah I learned that lesson the hard way the first time I changed my gear ratio and needed to adjust my chain
I don't make that mistake anymore but I do notice when I take links apart and put them back together, they are always too tight. I have to pry the plates a tiny bit further apart after I drive the pin through them in order to get a nice 'wiggly' connection (am I perhaps doing it wrong? Idk)
I was kinda figuring I didnt need those bullet pins though because, like you alluded to, my chain doesnt have mushroomed pins
Really appreciate all the info! Thanks!
Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Some items have a buy link, not others.
Exactly...
I mean you're right this is exactly what I'm looking for. Now kmc just needs to take my money and give me one. I followed the link on the .com website to the "global store" where they then link to the .us and .eu stores. The .us site doesnt seem to sell these individual half links while the european one does.
so I guess us north americans have to just buy a whole half link chain just to use one link, huh? Cool kmc... cool.