Repairing a Chain

[uclown2002]

Thought Id get myself a chain tool and some links in case of a broken chain on the road.

Got myself a park tool C5; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7843

and some replacement pins: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52598

I'm a little confused, not having carried out this repair before. Am I right in thinking I will need some pliers to snap off part of the pin once fitted? Should I have got different pins? I have a specialized allez 24, with 8 cogs on the back.

Thanks for help in advance.

 

[accountantpete]

Firstly you have the best tool for the job.

Yes you need pliers to snap off the tip (or you can get a quick link)

see this



I'm not sure what chain you will have on. If it is Shimano 8speed then you will need the 8 speed links. Are there any markings?

 

[smokeysmoo]

Sack the pins and get a missing LINK as AP mentions above, far simpler all round

 

[uclown2002]

Firstly you have the best tool for the job.

Yes you need pliers to snap off the tip (or you can get a quick link)

I'm not sure what chain you will have on. If it is Shimano 8speed then you will need the 8 speed links. Are there any markings?

Just had a new chain fitted, clarks C8 8 speed.

 

[uclown2002]

Sack the pins and get a missing LINK as AP mentions above, far simpler all round

Sounds like a plan.
7.1 or 7.3 mm though for Clarks C8 8 speed chain?
Also have boardman road team so need 10 speed quick link for that also. Will a KMC quick link work for that one? Just checked bike spec and has a KMC chain on so that is sorted.

Thanks guys.

 

[User6179]

Thought Id get myself a chain tool and some links in case of a broken chain on the road.

Got myself a park tool C5; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7843

and some replacement pins: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=52598

I'm a little confused, not having carried out this repair before. Am I right in thinking I will need some pliers to snap off part of the pin once fitted? Should I have got different pins? I have a specialized allez 24, with 8 cogs on the back.

Thanks for help in advance.

On 8 speeds ive always just used the pins that come out of the chain and never had a problem but on 10 speeds I use the special pins.

I sit the chain on a hard surface for 8 speed n hammer the pin in slightly then use the chain buster to drive it through, never tried with 10 speed but a few folk have said this method can damage a 10 speed chain .

 

[uclown2002]

Sack the pins and get a missing LINK as AP mentions above, far simpler all round

Do the KMC quick links work with all makes of chain, assuming correct quick link is matched to correct number of cogs?

 

[MrJamie]

Do the KMC quick links work with all makes of chain, assuming correct quick link is matched to correct number of cogs?

From memory that works for 9/10/11 speed, but 8 speed compatible chains can be either 7.1 (8 speed) or 7.3mm (6/7/8 speed), so you could do with knowing what chain you have on the bike to find out the pin length, the wrong size quicklink wont fit.

I think the KMC links are all interchangable on KMC/SRAM/Shimano (although im sure someone will know some weird exceptions )

 

[uclown2002]

Is this what I need for my clarks C8 8 speed chain?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_791177_langId_-1_categoryId_230505
Although I suspect they are not reusable.
Do I still need a chain tool or do they easily push on and snap in?

 

[MrJamie]

Is this what I need for my clarks C8 8 speed chain?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_791177_langId_-1_categoryId_230505
Although I suspect they are not reusable.
Do I still need a chain tool or do they easily push on and snap in?

In the Q&A there, someone's said they use wider sideplates than Shimano etc, so you may be stuck with Clarks links for a Clarks chain, although your guess is as good as mine

The links click into place without a tool, but you need to carry a chain tool to remove the broken links if repairing a broken chain (or shortening a new chain).

 

[accountantpete]

Do I still need a chain tool or do they easily push on and snap in?

As Mr J says re tool - as regards clips you need to practice putting them on and taking them off preferably at home.

 

[uclown2002]

In the Q&A there, someone's said they use wider sideplates than Shimano etc, so you may be stuck with Clarks links for a Clarks chain, although your guess is as good as mine

The links click into place without a tool, but you need to carry a chain tool to remove the broken links if repairing a broken chain (or shortening a new chain).

Thanks.
I'll try the 7.1 mm as cheap anyway, but I'll get some clarks chain links as well as they should definitely work but don't think reusable.