Re useable chain links

[fraz101]

My bike has the original chain still fitted as it’s pretty much brand new.

I like to take my chains off to clean but usually wait until I fit a replacement to do so.

Can anyone link me a decent re useable chain link, I have 9speed sora with kmc chain.

 

[vickster]

Get 9 speed KMC Link From LBS or Online? You may have to pay postage if that’s all you get though
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-missing-link-pair

 

[slowmotion]

KMC.
Sometimes they are easy to undo, and sometimes you may struggle and reach for the pliers. It's a complete mystery to me.

 

[DaveReading]

KMC.
Sometimes they are easy to undo, and sometimes you may struggle and reach for the pliers. It's a complete mystery to me.

Easy enough provided that you work out which end of the link to hit with the hammer.

 

[cyberknight]

one of the best tools i bought last year was quick link pliers

 

[Dogtrousers]

one of the best tools i bought last year was quick link pliers

Seconded. I replaced my chain at the weekend. So much easier with the right tool.

 

[DCLane]

Thirded. Get a pair of quick link pliers that opens and closes the link - they don't all work for both.

 

[DaveReading]

Foot on the pedal and a handful of brake will close the link just as effectively.

 

[matticus]

Just clean the section of chain properly. Wiggle all the links. If it's still difficult, drown in WD40 and re-wiggle.

They do come apart, I've never needed the special tools (although I did buy some once that doubled as tyre levers - then lost them inside 6 months!)

(It does help to practice with an immaculate/new one in a warm garage, just so you're sure in your mind how they come apart.)

 

[figbat]

Foot on the pedal and a handful of brake will close the link just as effectively.

...assuming you have the quick link at the top of the chain run, not along the bottom. DAMHIKT.

I use a pair of circlip pliers to open any stiff ones - not perfect but so far 100% success rate.

 

[Dogtrousers]

There are all kinds of tricks for them if you have an aversion to purpose made tools. Some of them even work.

 

[T4tomo]

Its applying the squeeze and pressure in the right direction if doing it by hand that is the knack. I have found myself straining away for ages and a subtle change of direction and it magically comes apart.

That said chain cleaning by the mickle method means there is little need to remove a chain once fitted, although those removal pliers are something that i keep meaning to buy.

 

[fossyant]

one of the best tools i bought last year was quick link pliers

This, saves the faff !! Some are a pitta to undo, others not. Tool saves the faff, and oily fingers.

 

[fossyant]

PS if getting pliers, get the ones that fit and undo. BBB ones, not expensive.

 

[DaveReading]

That said chain cleaning by the mickle method means there is little need to remove a chain once fitted

Bearing in mind also that "reusable" doesn't mean "can be reused as many times as you like".