fooferdoggie
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Hey I feel like I got run over. these three vaccines are kicking my butt. the third day is worse then the last two. could not even leave the house way too tried.
What's You're Plan For Major Breakdown?
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PCeBiker
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PCeBiker
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I managed to crank my Crank Brothers tool to 30 ft/lbs.
My Sears Craftsman 8 mm socket and adapter from ~1980.
Ouch.
My Sears Craftsman 8 mm socket and adapter from ~1980.
Ouch.
fooferdoggie
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I would have sold you mine cheap its just sitting here. along with the free one trek gave me.
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Nvreloader
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This information might prove useful to someone down the road,
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Is a Chain Tensioner Necessary? – Brainy Biker
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I know it works well on the Shimano twelve speeds. Some of the others won't do them. It doesn't take some effort to crank the pin out though your hand might not like it because the leverage isn't there, but the tool can handle it.
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PCeBiker
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I'll use it to remove the "master pin" and the regular mushroomed pin to the left to get a feel for what it's like.
Then I'll install the KMC Missing Link.
Then I shouldn't need to use the chain breaker except for emergencies while I'm riding.
Now it's a matter of finding out if my crappy $4 chain breaker pliers will work?
Actually, looking at them now, it looks like it's for installing a link, not removing one.
It's geared the wrong way.
I'd have to use both hands and pull the handles apart.
I won't have a problem installing a new link.
I'd just line up the link then step on the pedal to pull the chain and set the link.
I need to buy another chain pliers, or take my grinder to my needle nose pliers to make it fit in the link.
I'll see how the two handed approach works when the tool arrives but I don't want to practice too much on my single Missing Link.
It's only good for 3-4 uses.
Practicing on my crappy quick links won't give me a good indication of how much force the proper Missing Link will need.
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PCeBiker
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After reading this I decided to make a quick link removal pliers.
I don't know if such a tool is available?
I've got one of these coming, but it's for spreading a quick link open to lock it.
jabberwocky
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Park Tool makes the MLP (master link pliers). They are primarily useful for opening master links but can be used for opening and closing. For closing a master link easily, put it together on the top of the chain (between cassette and chainring), and snap it shut by standing on the pedals.
I've never had a need to carry them on the bike though, they are for convenience in the shop. I've always been able to pop them open by hand when necessary. Closing can be harder (especially a new one) but the pedal trick works nicely for that.
I've never had a need to carry them on the bike though, they are for convenience in the shop. I've always been able to pop them open by hand when necessary. Closing can be harder (especially a new one) but the pedal trick works nicely for that.
fooferdoggie
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they used to be easier or I used to be younger not sure what one is valid.
PCeBiker
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Yeah, that's what I'm worried about.
I don't want to be stuck trying to open a quick link. I've never actually done it yet. I don't know what I'm in for?
PCeBiker
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Shimano makes the TL-CN10 that is made for both opening and closing quick links. I thought Park did 2? You can use Park's MLP-1.2 as was said. It feels a little off to lock them because you're pulling the pliers apart to lock them but works fine.
Nvreloader
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I even made (I thought) chain pliers out of an old needle nose pliers,
used the mill and cut notches on the nose of the pliers, (DIDN'T work) etc.
I have a good chain pliers coming along with a 8mm open end wrench for the adjustment bolt.
I found that the OEM chain pliers open and close the quick links, the problem I had with unlocking the OEM KMC #9 SP chain quick links is I couldn't hold the chain in the correct position to pinch the end links together, to unlock the links, kept slipping etc.
Tia,
Don
used the mill and cut notches on the nose of the pliers, (DIDN'T work) etc.
I have a good chain pliers coming along with a 8mm open end wrench for the adjustment bolt.
I found that the OEM chain pliers open and close the quick links, the problem I had with unlocking the OEM KMC #9 SP chain quick links is I couldn't hold the chain in the correct position to pinch the end links together, to unlock the links, kept slipping etc.
Tia,
Don
Nvreloader
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The locking of the quick links is no problem,
I just install the chain and motor tension lock the link, when pedaling.
I just install the chain and motor tension lock the link, when pedaling.
That's where using clutch level on bike that have them or the lock pin on Srams come in handy and a little piece of wire to hold the two halfs of chain together with slack come in handy. I sure some one could link a youtube video on here to show how that works.
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