Originally Posted by maddog34

they'll work fine... the der. tension retains them, along with the "click fit"
i've put brand new ones on that didn't click in place... guess what.. they stayed together.

unless you backpedal a LOT, and your freewheel/hub drags way to much, it'll be ok.

OR.. go buy a bunch of quick links at 6 bucks each, use a new one each time you do simple maintenance,, then realize you just spent more than a new chain on them.

i always put QLs on with the inner slip pin head at the rear of chain direction... that way, during rear shifting, the pin is pushed into the keyhole.

as an experiment, i began using those "el cheapo Chinese" QLs two years ago... the ones with the pyramid mark on them..
not one failure.
i spin way fast, sometimes shift without letting off, stomp up hills regularly, and backpedal to warn walkers on the trails.
i just bought twenty more, for shop use.