SS Chain Masterlink

[EasyPeez]

either fit a modern one

Do you mean like one of these?

http://tinyurl.com/y84omppr

That's what my derailleur bikes have on, and therefore what I'm familiar with fitting and removing, but as far as I can see they all stipulate either 9 or 10 speed - presumably to match the thickness of the chain they're being fitted to.

So I assumed that they wouldn't be compatible with a single speed chain?

a classic link

Is that what you'd call what mine currently has on?

 

[mjr]

Is that what you'd call what mine currently has on?

Yes. Classic or three-part. I'm not sure what else to call it. Back plate with two pins on, front plate with two holes, and a retaining C clip. £1.95 at http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/traditional-chain-joining-split-link-for-3-speed-cycle-4156-p.asp

Recently I've encountered these that save a whole 16p to buy and waste scads of time joining/splitting chains, but of course 16p cheaper means that manufacturers will probably adopt them completely because it ain't their time being wasted: http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/kmc-z-joining-chain-split-link-bmx-single-or-3-spd-bike-4166-p.asp

 

[EasyPeez]

Yes. Classic or three-part. I'm not sure what else to call it. Back plate with two pins on, front plate with two holes, and a retaining C clip. £1.95 at http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/traditional-chain-joining-split-link-for-3-speed-cycle-4156-p.asp

Recently I've encountered these that save a whole 16p to buy and waste scads of time joining/splitting chains, but of course 16p cheaper means that manufacturers will probably adopt them completely because it ain't their time being wasted: http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/kmc-z-joining-chain-split-link-bmx-single-or-3-spd-bike-4166-p.asp

I'm running a 3/32" chain so looks like I'll be sticking with the classic quick link. Seems straightforward enough anyway. Thanks for the link to the spares.

 

[EasyPeez]

Yes. Classic or three-part. I'm not sure what else to call it. Back plate with two pins on, front plate with two holes, and a retaining C clip. £1.95 at http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/traditional-chain-joining-split-link-for-3-speed-cycle-4156-p.asp

Recently I've encountered these that save a whole 16p to buy and waste scads of time joining/splitting chains, but of course 16p cheaper means that manufacturers will probably adopt them completely because it ain't their time being wasted: http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/kmc-z-joining-chain-split-link-bmx-single-or-3-spd-bike-4166-p.asp

Having looked into buying a couple of spare master links I'm not sure you can even still get the 'classic' kind for a 3/32 chain. Which is odd as mine has one fitted. So either they've become extinct or I am being dim.

I can only find the snap-lock type ones that you mention as being inferior -

http://www.kmcchain.eu/connector-touring_city

 

[mjr]

If you're running 3/32", reusable missing link style is fine but fiddlier to unhook (as you can't find slack by pulling against the derailleur). It's the snap-on type which suck.

 

[EasyPeez]

If you're running 3/32", reusable missing link style is fine but fiddlier to unhook (as you can't find slack by pulling against the derailleur). It's the snap-on type which suck.

I'm not entirely sure tbh. I bought the bike second hand and was told it had only done a few hundred miles, so I presume it's on its original chain. Spec list says
'Chain K810 3/32in' and it definitely looks like this one, all gold and BMX-y:

https://tinyurl.com/y92hohbn

but the chain has stamped on it KMC K-2C. It's currently got a master link on it like the pic in the OP, so I presume I can get spares the same as that. But I can't find 3/32 versions on the KMC site or anywhere else...so now questioning whether my chain actually is 3/32 or not?!

 

[mjr]

Whip your ruler out, bor'!

You'll have to look up which bit to measure because I can't remember.

 

[Threevok]

The one in the pic - that's the same chain I have - it is indeed 3/32

I cannot seem to get an answer out of anyone (Note that Taffy Osprey in the Q&A is me ) regarding the size quick link I need

 

[EasyPeez]

The one in the pic - that's the same chain I have - it is indeed 3/32

I cannot seem to get an answer out of anyone (Note that Taffy Osprey in the Q&A is me ) regarding the size quick link I need

Haha...ah well, at least I feel a bit less stupid now, if nothing else! I'll try a message to KMC and let you know if I get any joy.

 

[EasyPeez]

Update:
KMC now do these masterlinks, like the 10 speed type I'm used to, for single speed chains -
http://www.kmcchain.eu/connector-KMC_MissingLink_X1_Silver_non–reusable-bmx_track_fixie-fixie-narrow

So they should be compatible with any of the 3/32 chains in the X1 series, right?
http://www.kmcchain.eu/chain-e_bike-singlespeed-narrow