Doing my head in

[Pedal pusher]

I have been rebuilding a Apollo bike for a friend as she wants to get Into cycling. Bikes been striped and rebuilt ( never new how poor the components were) Come to put the chain on using a 6-7-8 speed chain link. The bikes a 5 speed but it should fit. Their is no way on God's earth I can get it to fit. Surgestions would be greatfull as I've waisted enough time on this.

 

[Jameshow]

Prob cannot get quick links for 5 speed chain? Join using chain splitter...

 

[Paulus]

Are you sure the quick link is a 5-8 speed ? Looking at the photo it does say 6 7 8 speed.
Why can't you get it to lock in position?

 

[Pedal pusher]

Are you sure the quick link is a 5-8 speed ? Looking at the photo it does say 6 7 8 speed.
Why can't you get it to lock in position?

All the links I've looked at say 5 6 7 8 on the packaging. It's like the chain is too wide. I can't get the links to locate into the quick link enough too snap.

 

[biggs682]

All the links I've looked at say 5 6 7 8 on the packaging. It's like the chain is too wide. I can't get the links to locate into the quick link enough too snap.

The 5 speed chain is wider than 7+ speed chain last time i had this problem sure i used a single speed link but don't quote me

 

[Pedal pusher]

The 5 speed chain is wider than 7+ speed chain last time i had this problem sure i used a single speed link but don't quote me

Thanks for the advice
Single speed link on order

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Use a chain splitter, as suits 5 speed. Quick and easy.

 

[midlife]

Isn’t a single speed 1/8th rather than 3/32nd which is the good old 5 speed size ?