Powerlink

[grishaaa]

is it possible to choose sram or kmc powerlink on old Regina(10 speed)chain or whether there can be any alternatives without replacing whole chain?pin have a d 3,5mm and 8mm length and around 12mm between them(i dont know how its in inch).

 

[grishaaa]

I just part it by chain tool and cannot imagine how to bridge it back

 

[MichaelW2]

You can't reuse 10spd links, so a power link is the way to go.
Re-linking a traditional (8spd) chain is quite simple, but not easy; you need to carefully judge the amount you push the pin out, so you can push it back in again. It needs a bit of practice.

 

[grishaaa]

You can't reuse 10spd links, so a power link is the way to go.
Re-linking a traditional (8spd) chain is quite simple, but not easy; you need to carefully judge the amount you push the pin out, so you can push it back in again. It needs a bit of practice.

thanks,its helped!but not quiet understand,about i have to use 8spd powerlink instead 10spd?is it safest for freewheel and crank system?

 

[Levo-Lon]

10 speed will be too narrow..pins will be too short .
8 speed chain is wider..

 

[MichaelW2]

Each "speed" has specs for chain width. You cannot re-revet narrow chains of 9/10/11 speed. You should use the correct size chain. Shimano have spare one-time use pins or rivets for use with a precision chain tool on 9/20/11 speed chains. Masterlinks have been used for decades and are reliable and easy and a generally preferred option. Get the correct "speed" masterlink.

 

[Ajax Bay]

on old Regina(10 speed)chain . . . pin have a d 3,5mm and 8mm length and around 12mm between them(i dont know how its in inch).

May be wrong here but suggest the mention of '10 speed' means 2x 5 speed and this is an 'old' 5 speed chain ie 1/2 x 1/8 (~12.7mm x ~3.2mm).

OP - if this is the case then most of the discussion/comments above are relevant, though @MichaelW2 points the way although it sounds as if you already have a parted chain, assume of the correct length, in which case it's too late to follow his advice - which would hold for a 5-6 speed chain. How many sprockets/cogs are there on the rear wheel?

 

[grishaaa]

May be wrong here but suggest the mention of '10 speed' means 2x 5 speed and this is an 'old' 5 speed chain ie 1/2 x 1/8 (~12.7mm x ~3.2mm).

OP - if this is the case then most of the discussion/comments above are relevant, though @MichaelW2 points the way although it sounds as if you already have a parted chain, assume of the correct length, in which case it's too late to follow his advice - which would hold for a 5-6 speed chain. How many sprockets/cogs are there on the rear wheel?

hay!
freewheel have a 5 transmission and 2 cogs crank system.I just disconnected the link,would clean up from old oil,then need to seal it back,and theres no way to use same pin(as stated above)as well it is not practical to use for further service.so,i ordered 3 different speed (6-7-8;9;10)master link,hope one of those must be fit,because that chain looks pretty strong at least.
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[Ajax Bay]

i ordered 3 different speed (6-7-8;9;10)master link

The 9 and 10 links will not fit. Best idea (and quickest) is to go straight down to your local bike shop and ask for the correct connector for your chain.

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html