Shimano connector pins

[trailjunkie]

Hi All,

 

Does any one know where is can source the following, locally:

 

Shimano chain rivet PIN for 10-speed chain

 

see pic attached

[RocknRolla]

Hi All,

 

Does any one know where is can source the following, locally:

 

Shimano chain rivet PIN for 10-speed chain

 

see pic attached

 

Not sure, but why not rather install a 10 speed quick link? I have had nothing but trouble from installing those pins.

[Jewbacca]

I have a whole bag of them....

 

I will have a look if I can find them

[100Tours]

quick link from sportsmans warehouse.. Doesn't have to be Shimano as long as it it 10s.

[trailjunkie]

@RocknRoller, that was going to be my second option. These quick links are never 'quick' though, hence the reason for opting for a solid link and pin.

 

@Jewbacca, I just need 2. If you can fond them please let me know.

 

Thanks

[David Marshall]

@RocknRoller, that was going to be my second option. These quick links are never 'quick' though, hence the reason for opting for a solid link and pin.

 

@Jewbacca, I just need 2. If you can fond them please let me know.

 

Thanks

Quick link all the way.  Much easier to clean a chain off the bike and to set up the RD. I don't work on chains without a quick link.  Use any brand but make sure that it is speed specific for the chain.  To make it easier to take off a quick link make sure that the chain is on the smallest gear at the back and drop it off the front chain ring.  The chain should then be slack enough to get it off.  Best to invest in the chain pliers but you can also use a piece of wire around the rollers to pull them together.  I have a draw full of pins - all sizes and makes - as well as a used twice only very expensive Campy tool for 11 sp pins!

[ChrisF]

Quick link all the way.  Much easier to clean a chain off the bike and to set up the RD. I don't work on chains without a quick link.  Use any brand but make sure that it is speed specific for the chain.  To make it easier to take off a quick link make sure that the chain is on the smallest gear at the back and drop it off the front chain ring.  The chain should then be slack enough to get it off.  Best to invest in the chain pliers but you can also use a piece of wire around the rollers to pull them together.  I have a draw full of pins - all sizes and makes - as well as a used twice only very expensive Campy tool for 11 sp pins!

 

1) wire bracket to provide some slack

 

2) quick link pliers

 

3) chain off ...

 

[trailjunkie]

cool, thanks for the insight... much appreciated.

 

looks like it's time to invest in a set of chain pliers

[ChrisF]

One more tip

 

1) use the wire bracket to hold the chain while you clip on the quick clip ... but it will not "clip" properly ...

 

2) back pedal until the quick link is above, and between the sprocket and chain wheel

 

3) hold the backwheel, and tap on the pedal ... the quick clip should now clip in properly

 

DONE    

[PeterF]

One more tip

 

1) use the wire bracket to hold the chain while you clip on the quick clip ... but it will not "clip" properly ...

 

2) back pedal until the quick link is above, and between the sprocket and chain wheel

 

3) hold the backwheel, and tap on the pedal ... the quick clip should now clip in properly

 

DONE    

Or you could just invest in one of these to effortlessly remove and install the quick link.

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/park-tool-master-link-pliers.html

[Vetplant]

Or you could just invest in one of these to effortlessly remove and install the quick link.

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/park-tool-master-link-pliers.html

Added one of these pliers to one of my recent purchases on BANGGGOOD and it changes everything!

 

It is NOT a quick-link if you don't have these pliers, worth every sent.

[Psyrax]

Not sure, but why not rather install a 10 speed quick link? I have had nothing but trouble from installing those pins.

Then you not installing them properly.

[RocknRolla]

Then you not installing them properly.

 

Was Waiting for this.

 

Probably not, but given the available tools (and having done this trailside), I really don't see how to do it any better.

the Quicklink or "Master link" as it should be called, eliminates 95% of possible installation error.

 

And anything you have to break to fix, does not make sense. (except maybe eggs.)

 

Nothing worse than powering up a hill out of the saddle, and the pin deciding give up..

 

Edit:

 

I would love to be educated in the proper installation of the connecting pin.

(Purely for info, because I sure will not be doing it ever again, ever.)

[Bateleur1]

Or you could just invest in one of these to effortlessly remove and install the quick link.

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/park-tool-master-link-pliers.html

 

Well worth spending the money and buy proper pliers like these.

[Bateleur1]

Was Waiting for this.

 

Probably not, but given the available tools (and having done this trailside), I really don't see how to do it any better.

the Quicklink or "Master link" as it should be called, eliminates 95% of possible installation error.

 

And anything you have to break to fix, does not make sense. (except maybe eggs.)

 

Nothing worse than powering up a hill out of the saddle, and the pin deciding give up..

 

Edit:

 

I would love to be educated in the proper installation of the connecting pin.

(Purely for info, because I sure will not be doing it ever again, ever.)

 

Only time I ever had a problem with pins is when I had poor quality chain breaker.  Only recently started using chain links.

[ChrisF]

Or you could just invest in one of these to effortlessly remove and install the quick link.

 

https://www.evobikes.co.za/park-tool-master-link-pliers.html

 

That is a NICE tool !!