Shimano 10 speed chain quick link

[raleighnut]

I think what is likely is that I've stiffened one of the links near the break point while shortening the chain? Does anyone know if Shimano chains can be unstiffened using a chain tool by manipulating the rivets? I've already tried flexing the chain side to side and that didn't make any difference.
Thanks

Just use the chain easing tang on the chain tool it will be more difficult to guage which side of the pin has more protrusion than with a normal chain so be very careful, maybe time for a magnifying glass after all you don't want a chain breaking!

 

[Custom24]

Just use the chain easing tang on the chain tool it will be more difficult to guage which side of the pin has more protrusion than with a normal chain so be very careful, maybe time for a magnifying glass after all you don't want a chain breaking!

If I can get it so that there are no stiff links, is there anything else I should look for that would mean that it will wear down the drivetrain? It's a new bike, so definitely don't want to do that.

 

[oldfatfool]

Probably a stupid question, but are you sure you have pulled the quick link tight so that both ends are fully engaged?

 

[Custom24]

Yes, I think so. Visually it looks engaged, and I can't really pull it any harder.

 

[Custom24]

D'oh!

The problem was that I'd put the chain through the jockey wheels the wrong way. I don't know what the name for it is, but there is a joint or connection halfway along the rear derailleur plates, and the chain was running on the wrong side of this. On my MTB, if I do this, the chain jams and it is obviously wrong. On this road bike, only the quick link was catching slightly on the connection, which I mis-diagnosed as a stiff link.

Correcting this and the chain seems perfect

I rode 15 miles with it like that. I'll have worn something, probably. Thankfully I used the other bike for the rest of the week. I don't think there's any need to bin the chain or link?

 

[ColinJ]

D'oh!

The problem was that I'd put the chain through the jockey wheels the wrong way. I don't know what the name for it is, but there is a joint or connection halfway along the rear derailleur plates, and the chain was running on the wrong side of this. On my MTB, if I do this, the chain jams and it is obviously wrong. On this road bike, only the quick link was catching slightly on the connection, which I mis-diagnosed as a stiff link.

Ha ha - I remember doing that myself once!

I just realised that I donated my spare 10 speed quick link to somebody with a broken chain and never replaced it so I need to buy myself a new one.

 

[Custom24]

These particular KMC quick links are definitely re-usable. They are labelled as such. KMC also make non-reusable quick links. I'm not sure why you'd want them, something to do with racing or serious use.