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Old 08-13-09, 10:20 AM
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Chain advice?

My bike has a 1/8" chain (Sturmey Archer hub). I want to easily take the chain off the bike for cleaning and put it back on again. I've examined my existing KMC chain and don't see any kind of Powerlink or master link that would allow this.

So, what do I need to buy to make this happen? Links to products appreciated.

All of the solutions I've found are advertised for 3/32" chains and they say nothing about 1/8" chains.

Thanks!
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Old 08-13-09, 12:57 PM
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Thanks for the reply. The chain is a KMC stainless steel chain from 2008 - factory original on Downtube Mini. I checked all the links and didn't see any that look different from any other - I'm not sure what exactly to look for - I was looking for a link with a higher profile, or perhaps some cutouts or a spring clip. Didn't see anything. Of course, the chain is kinda grungy (which is why I want to remove it in the first place...) I could take a few pictures of it if that would help.
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I never use masterlinks, even if a chain has one. That may not be rational; it's just my habit. I always use a chain tool.
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Originally Posted by noglider
i never use masterlinks, even if a chain has one. That may not be rational; it's just my habit. I always use a chain tool.
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Originally Posted by noglider
I never use masterlinks, even if a chain has one. That may not be rational; it's just my habit. I always use a chain tool.
I'm lazy so the masterlink solution is appealing. I'd break the chain if it isn't a giant PITA to reassemble.

I have a little chain tool on my Alien multitool. Haven't used it yet. I assume that once I break the chain, I'll need a brand new pin to reassemble it properly? If that is correct then I must go get some pins.
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dschwarz, you need something like this.

I have seen 1/8 chains sans masterlink. It's also entirely possible it was removed.
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This should help:

https://bicycletutor.com/quick-release-chain-link/

and...

https://bicycletutor.com/chain-tool/
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I thought I remember seeing some that did not have a retaining clip. one side was 'spring loaded' to make the pins spread if the other side plate was not on and this spring tension held it in place. but it was a basic oval plate and not typical "8" shape of most side plates
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