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Yup never had a chain snap either .Luckily I've never had a chain break whilst riding... but... I still carry a quick link just in case.
Yup never had a chain snap either .Luckily I've never had a chain break whilst riding... but... I still carry a quick link just in case.
I have 3 on mine BUT it is a recumbent and the chain is made up from 2 1/2 normal length chains.It makes me wonder why the chain manufacturers say we should only use one quicklink per chain. I reckon it so they can sell more chains!
I have used 2 in a couple of chains without any problems.
This differs with chain makes, and think it is to do with design detail of the 'quick link'. Some are described as reusable. Normally I might close one 3 times: first fit and two remove, thorough clean and refits, in 1500 miles (say), before replacement.It makes me wonder why the chain manufacturers say we should only use one quicklink per chain.
I also carry a short length of chain as well as a link,but I definitely endorse the doo- doo commentChain snaps on fixies or singlespeeds are rare because - assuming you built it properly - the chain should be running perfectly straight, with no side forces except from frame flex. However, break one and you're in a world of doo-doo unless you carry a spare link. You can't shorten it!
I carry a Lezyne multi-tool and the chain splitter works well.
I've had one chain snap and another where a side plate broke. Both were simple enough to repair.
Quick links are sold as specific to the chain 10, 11 speed etc. however I've used a 10 on an 11 speed chain without any problems.
One tip. I find it difficult to put enough tension on the chain to click the link closed. Once the link is fitted carefully and slowly rotate the pedals and this will close the quick link fully.