Help with stuff link
06-22-25 | 10:06 AM
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Help with stuff link
I just waxed my fixed gear chain and got all the links articulating smoothly. Installed a half link, and no matter how many times I move it back and forth, it doesn't bend smoothly? Is this an issue? How is this fixed?
06-22-25 | 11:56 AM
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If it is not noticeable when pedaling it is not an issue if it is quite noticeable you might need to replace it.
06-22-25 | 12:22 PM
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06-22-25 | 05:53 PM
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06-24-25 | 08:02 PM
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Got it tweaked a bit the other day with slight pressure from a chain tool. Wish I hadn't bought a SRAM chain though, not liking their connector. It's a pain to put on. Will probably swap that with a KMC.
07-03-25 | 02:06 PM
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Do you have a chain tool with a spreader bar for stiff links ? If not, try using a small flat blade screwdriver to spread the link apart to loosen it.
07-03-25 | 02:24 PM
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Make sure you use the regular KMC connector link and not their missing link. The latter will NOT work with a half link.
