This is the first time I have done this...

Replaced a chain today and used the chain tool on my Crank Brothers multitool to do it. Probably not the best tool, but the tool function looked about the same as the smallest Park tool.

Once I started putting it together, the link was stiff. I went to the other side and moved the pin a quarter turn. It was stiffer...anyway...I went back and forth a few times and got it in there pretty good. It looked like the link was centered very well when compared to the other pins and links and it is only -slightly- stiffer than the other links, but would definitely turn. It didn't look funny when going around the crank or cog.

So here is my question: is the link always a bit stiff? If it causes any problems, I guess I can always replace that link with another or with the master link. Rather than drive the pin in and out a dozen or so more times, I just decided to roll with what I had. I didn't find any noise while pedaling.

I found a lot of threads about a stiff link, but didn't find anything about what a link should feel like when finished.

Thanks for help.