Originally Posted by ryan_c

If you have track ends, you should have enough chain length to allow you to take the chain off by just sliding the wheel forward in the track ends (at least in theory). If for some reason you want your geometry tighter by 1cm, then move your wheel all the way forward and cut the chain to fit. I would position the axle around the center of the slot when determining length, though.

Oh, and I run a master link whilst brakeless, it's my first time using one recently, and I already love it. Especially since my chain tool bites and I like to avoid using it.