Which one and why?
12-07-23, 12:36 PM
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That's exactly the point -- if one follows the manufacturer's instructions, in most cases, one needs to buy a new quicklink each time the chain is removed. And those manufacturers, it should be noted, have a lot more data than you do, on the reusability of these parts.
If you're going to recommend going against the maker's instructions, you should probably mention that your opinion contrasts with their position.
If you're going to recommend going against the maker's instructions, you should probably mention that your opinion contrasts with their position.
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I have been using KMC links mutiple times for years and have never had a problem.
I keep a couple of spares in my seat bag, have helped out one other rider who somehow twisted their chain and broke a link.
I wax my chains off the bike.
I keep a couple of spares in my seat bag, have helped out one other rider who somehow twisted their chain and broke a link.
I wax my chains off the bike.
12-07-23, 08:39 PM
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It does (especially cassette blocks) but you’re re-using or buying a chain link again there. I’m really careful with mine and have reused a few times without incident (10 and 11 speed) but I wouldn’t risk doing it as regularly as cleaning a chain.
I guess the waxing afficionados must do it all the time though.
edit - oo hadn’t seen those Connex links below before. That’s very clever. And the video I just watched talked about a reusable KMC link too. I guess either of those solves that little problem.
Honestly, I don’t think the second sentence there is intended as a qualifier for the first.
I guess the waxing afficionados must do it all the time though.
edit - oo hadn’t seen those Connex links below before. That’s very clever. And the video I just watched talked about a reusable KMC link too. I guess either of those solves that little problem.
Honestly, I don’t think the second sentence there is intended as a qualifier for the first.
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...I honestly do not understand why there is so much interest in bicycle chains, and their cleanliness and maintenance. Chain saw chains now...I get that.
...I honestly do not understand why there is so much interest in bicycle chains, and their cleanliness and maintenance. Chain saw chains now...I get that.
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That's exactly the point -- if one follows the manufacturer's instructions, in most cases, one needs to buy a new quicklink each time the chain is removed. And those manufacturers, it should be noted, have a lot more data than you do, on the reusability of these parts.
If you're going to recommend going against the maker's instructions, you should probably mention that your opinion contrasts with their position.
If you're going to recommend going against the maker's instructions, you should probably mention that your opinion contrasts with their position.
But even if you are a stickler, KMC R reusable links are cheap. Connex links come with their chains, and I use mine for multiple chain replacements.
So I don't know why you're making such an issue about this.
On the actual topic, chain cleaners were invented back before quicklinks when detaching a chain meant using a chain tool. Now they don't make as much sense. You can clean a detached chain in an old water bottle of full of well-used citrus solvent in 5 minutes.
But I think that's a waste of time. If you have a thing for cleanliness, wax. It's cheap, quick and lubes well. If you think waxing a chain is too much work, why clean your chain since the chain manufacturers even say not to? Just over-oil it and wipe it off really well.
