Zaskar Posted August 29, 2008 Share Ive got a Chorus chain that is fitted to one of my bikes. Its in good condition, and shifting perfectly. Now I want to move that chain onto another bike that im building up, and then fit another slightly used Record chain onto my first bike. Both chains are the current ultra narrow chains for the 10sp groupsets. Last time we shortened a Campy chain we were nailed a few hundred bucks for a few links to rejoin the chain. That price was crazy as i could have bought an entire Shimano chain for less. So i want to know is there a way to rejoin the Campy chains without that link set, or is there a reuseable link that is available? I seem to remember JB commented on that a few days ago, but i cant find the thread? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbathemutt007 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Ive got a Chorus chain that is fitted to one of my bikes. Its in good condition' date=' and shifting perfectly. Now I want to move that chain onto another bike that im building up, and then fit another slightly used Record chain onto my first bike. Both chains are the current ultra narrow chains for the 10sp groupsets. Last time we shortened a Campy chain we were nailed a few hundred bucks for a few links to rejoin the chain. That price was crazy as i could have bought an entire Shimano chain for less. So i want to know is there a way to rejoin the Campy chains without that link set, or is there a reuseable link that is available? I seem to remember JB commented on that a few days ago, but i cant find the thread? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks![/quote'] The SRAM or KMC 10 soeed master links should work. I use a 10 speed SRAM chain with 10 speed campag with no problems although I don't like the new 10 speed SRAM master link because its semi-permanent (needs a chain tool to remove). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted August 29, 2008 Share I could never understand the priciple behind Campagnolo's method to create two weak joints in close proximity that costs a hefty packet. Could one of the clearly more intelligent and superior Camapgnolo affencionados please explain this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted August 29, 2008 Share Ok cool, just found these on the CRC site. I presume thats what you are talking about? Now, does anyone know where in JHB i could find them? Is it something most LBS stock? and any idea what they retail for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted August 29, 2008 Share Should fine them almost anywhere, I have one on my MTB chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 29, 2008 Share Ive got a Chorus chain that is fitted to one of my bikes. Its in good condition' date=' and shifting perfectly. Now I want to move that chain onto another bike that im building up, and then fit another slightly used Record chain onto my first bike. Both chains are the current ultra narrow chains for the 10sp groupsets. Last time we shortened a Campy chain we were nailed a few hundred bucks for a few links to rejoin the chain. That price was crazy as i could have bought an entire Shimano chain for less. So i want to know is there a way to rejoin the Campy chains without that link set, or is there a reuseable link that is available? I seem to remember JB commented on that a few days ago, but i cant find the thread? Please let me know your thoughts. Thanks![/quote']The SRAM or KMC 10 soeed master links should work. I use a 10 speed SRAM chain with 10 speed campag with no problems although I don't like the new 10 speed SRAM master link because its semi-permanent (needs a chain tool to remove). Me and LBB use the 10sp SRAM links and we have been able to remove them (takes a bit of work with a good pliers!) and re-install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbathemutt007 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Ok cool' date=' just found these on the CRC site. I presume thats what you are talking about? Now, does anyone know where in JHB i could find them? Is it something most LBS stock? and any idea what they retail for?[/quote']cwcycles do stock the KMC chains - not sure if they also sell the links separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted August 29, 2008 Share Zaskar, go to Northcliff, where else? Alex helped BG with one of those links for her Shimano chain the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veloce Posted August 29, 2008 Share I could never understand the priciple behind Campagnolo's method to create two weak joints in close proximity that costs a hefty packet. Could one of the clearly more intelligent and superior Camapgnolo affencionados please explain this. When you learn to spell "aficionado" we'll try and explain it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted August 29, 2008 Share Zas, your one "Sponser" has them (read Westdene). I did the same with a SRAM 10 speed link on both a Chorus and Record chain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted August 29, 2008 Share I've got a set of KMC Shimano 10 speed links if you want to give them a try and see if they'll fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar Posted August 29, 2008 Share Thanks Edman. Ive organised with Alex to swing past his shop on my way home and pick some SRAM ones up, but if i dont come right with that, ill give yours a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted August 29, 2008 Share OK, it seems as if you found your link. You may also try and join the chain in the traditional way. Your cue to an unsuccessful join will be a tiny O-ring of steel that stays behind after the operation on your chain tool's pin. This is an indication that the mushroom head broke off. That is an unsuccessful operation and should be rectified with a link, as suggested. However, you have another issue here and that is the different relative length of the two chains you're joining. Since we know that chains wear gradually and both these chains have been used, we know that they are both longer than they were when new. The trick now is to replace that Frankenchain of yours when the oldest (age here measured in use, not time) of the two portions is worn by 1%. If the chain finish somehow allows you to identify the two pieces down the line, you're in luck. Otherwise you'll need luck when measuring. I suggest you measure both pieces for wear before you start and identify the one with the most elongation. Make a note of that piece and continue to measure that piece only until it reaches replacement time. Don't worry that the mix of chains will damange your sprockets. They won't unless one part is too worn. And just for the record: A worn chain does NOT affect shifting. Therefore good shifting is not an indication of a good chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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