Re-using Campy 11 chains?
01-08-11 | 09:02 PM
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Re-using Campy 11 chains?
Has anyone removed a campy 11 chain and re-assembled it without using a new pin? Im wanting to build my new frame, but havent ordered a new chain. Not sure if I need to wait...anyone with experience, thanks.
01-08-11 | 09:04 PM
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You should absolutely use a new pin. When you punch out a pin, the peened out head on it breaks off. Putting it back in will both enlarge the hole in the side plates and likely won't hold. Either get a quicklink or just leave it on to clean. I use one of those Park took chain scrubbers that mounts on the chain and back pedal to clean. Works pretty well.
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01-08-11 | 09:09 PM
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Search for posts by DaveSSS. Much Campy info.
But I wouldn't reuse an old pin. Not sure if that's possible ... at least successfully.
Can you just order the pins? I ordered 10 last year, and have only used one so far.
But I wouldn't reuse an old pin. Not sure if that's possible ... at least successfully.
Can you just order the pins? I ordered 10 last year, and have only used one so far.
01-08-11 | 09:30 PM
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Bikes: 1983 Gureciotti/full SR 2002 Casati Record 10 speed 1995 Colnago C40 2007 Sram Rival 2006 Isaac Sram Force 2000 DEAN Ti DA 10 speed 1987 Schwinn Prologue Funny Bike 2001 Pinarello DA 9 speed 2008 Element6 Record 10speed Origin8 Lutegra10speed
KMC now offers their Campagnolo 11 speed Missing Link. Get a card of 6 for around $40 or less or get 1 factory Campagnolo 11 speed replacement pin for $35+. It is your choice. Do not re-use a Campagnolo pin.
