OEM Chain Connecting Pin
04-02-07, 08:20 PM
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OEM Chain Connecting Pin
I have what I assume is an OEM Shimano Ultegra 10 speed chain (CN-6600). I say it is an OEM chain because it came with a different style connecting pin than I am used to. I have attached a photo. The connecting pin does not have a guide section to break off upon completion of the press operation. I have a Shimano TL-CN23 chain tool. Can I set this connecting pin with this tool? If not, can I pull the OEM (non-guide) pin out and put in a normal (with guide) connecting pin? Any other options or procedures I should follow to install this chain properly? Thanks.
04-03-07, 09:01 AM
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Don't think I'd do that more than once, though.
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04-03-07, 04:49 PM
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I'd buy a Master Link for that sucker. You can buy individual Master Links from SRAM, but I bought the slightly costlier version that had a free chain in the box too. Once you get the technique down in opening the link, its a lot easier than worrying about if you need to break/fix the chain.
