Originally Posted by
Fibber
Question about those master links. Are they OK to use with derailleurs? They look to protrude out a little bit more than standard chain links, and I was wondering if they would cause undue wear to gears or guides.
The short answer is: yes, it's okay. Make sure the "speeds" match, for example, an 8-speed master link with an 8-speed chain. If matched correctly, it should not protrude anymore. I put a generic 8-speed KMC master link on an 8-speed Shimano chain and it worked fine. Things get more precise w/ 9- and 10-speed systems; my thought is that it's still okay, but I've never tried.