Why can't I find chain pins for 105 10sp 5701 chain!?
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uclown2002
Guru
- Location
- Harrogate
You don't need pins. Get some kmc missing links
smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
^this, better still bin the Shimano chain and fit a KMC X chain, they're far superior, , Shimano chains are $hite to be frank.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
If you really want to use the Shimano chain (I have a 105 chain on Lelly and it's done a few thousand miles without issue), use Dura Ace pins. So long as you get the 10 speed ones they should be ok.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I use the quick links for on the road repair but each new chain gets a pin. No problems as yet
smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
Never had an issue with KMC chains or links and the only chain I've ever had snap was a Shimano DA one, go figure.
Horses for courses but never heard of issues with KMC links myself, yes they can be fiddly to undo, (but there's a TOOL for that if you must), and they're certainly not as fiddly as dicking around with a splitter and pins IMO.
Horses for courses but never heard of issues with KMC links myself, yes they can be fiddly to undo, (but there's a TOOL for that if you must), and they're certainly not as fiddly as dicking around with a splitter and pins IMO.
PatrickPending
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
No problem with spare links, and always managed to remove them without too much difficulty. Carry a spare with me on rides in case of chain problems - and have needed them on one occasion. Never had one snap.
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User6179
Guest
I use Dura Race pins on Ultega 6600 chain , dont think I have seen 105 or Ultegra pins .
the_mikey
Legendary Member
- Location
- South Gloucestershire
I just use some other brand of chain, ie KMC.
I eventually found the right pins, from Rose in Germany. http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-10-speed-chain-rivet-pins/aid:114477
Klassikbike
Well-Known Member
Shimano chains are very good but only if you placed the connector pin absolutely perfect. 12 k and only very slight wear starting to show up (regular maintenance). By the way I heard that its the same company that does KMC and SHIM chains, not sure about SRAM.
