Originally Posted by
lineinthewater
Well, as mentioned, mine definitely came apart when I shook it in my ziplock of lube. I know I've read that many have used the SRAM powerlinks on non-SRAM chains - I wonder if that would be a better fit if the KMC missing links don't work out.
I must say that the ambiguity of info on the single-use vs. reuse is annoying. Many say not to reuse at all, many say they reattach all the time without a problem, and others say the real spec is reuse is OK for the lifetime of the original chain. I made it clear to the mechanic at the LBS my intentions of using the missing links to regularly clean the chain/etc, and he acted like it was normal to disconnect/reattach.
Well, KMC is not the least bit ambiguous. They say, not reuseable. OK, that covers thier butt. That said, I re-use KMC links all the time with no issues, but I can't go back to KMC with an issue if I re-use one because they clearly say not to. See how this works?