Breaking chain using the same pin?
09-17-17, 08:28 PM
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Unlike the other companies, Campagnolo didn't switch to flush riveted chains until they moved to 10 cogs.
09-17-17, 08:57 PM
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That's right, I have a Campagnolo maintenance manual from the late '90s, 9sp era. It specifies using Campagnolo chain pliers for installing/uninstalling the chain, but doesn't say anything about using new pins.
09-18-17, 12:34 PM
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I thought when the 10 speed came out that Campagnolo had a special chain tool that could peen the pin with a flat plate that flipped over the end when driving the pin back into the chain.
09-18-17, 07:03 PM
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Kinda funny thing, I've broken two quick links while mountain biking. They snapped off and flew into the woods like a shot. I pushed a pin mostly out, removed one of the female ends and rejoined using the same pin. Rode back to the finish with no issues. I then promptly forgot about what I did and rode several more times on each chain. Once I realized this I shrugged and just keep riding the chains and now have more time on them than I did when they each had a quick release.
Just finished a 46 mile/6,000 foot MTB race on one of them this past weekend. Dissenting opinions seem to be frowned up in this thread but hey sometimes it works out ok.
I will say that now I carry a spare quick link in my tool pack.
Just finished a 46 mile/6,000 foot MTB race on one of them this past weekend. Dissenting opinions seem to be frowned up in this thread but hey sometimes it works out ok.
I will say that now I carry a spare quick link in my tool pack.
