Are there any differences between Shimano 10-speed connecting pins?

Asked by: Ben Bradley

Can I use a quick link on Shimano 10 speed chain?

Yes 10 speed specific quick links are often used with 10 speed Shimano chains.

Can you use a Shimano pin in a KMC chain?

You’re mistaken about the suitability of SRAM links for other chains. KMC and Shimano 10 chains have the same width across the inner sideplates and can use the same (KMC) quick link, but a SRAM 10 speed chain is narrower and the powerloc link is NOT suitable for either of these chains.

Can I use an 11 Speed Quick Link on a 10 speed chain?

Since the 11 speed chain is narrower, the connection pin will be narrower than for a 10 speed. While it might work, I certainly wouldn’t recommend it. What you can do is use a SRAM powerlock designed for 10 speed applications.

Can I use a KMC quick link on a Shimano chain?

Yes. I’ve used SRAM and KMC missing links on 9- and 10-speed Shimano chains for years.

Can you reuse a Shimano chain pin?

Shimano says to not re-use quick links: “Do not reuse a QUICK-LINK that has been removed. If the QUICK-LINK is reused, there is a risk that it will loosen and become detached, which may result in an accident.” I think they are overly cautious there.

Can I reuse a Shimano quick link?

The new quick-link bears the ‘product of Japan’ legend of Shimano’s higher end groupsets. It is compatible with all Shimano 11-speed chains, and officially, it is not reusable.

Can you reuse KMC chain pins?

Their chains are top quality but it’s too silly to have to pay 20 bucks just to open and close a chain.. just use the kmc links, they work a treat with the campag chains and can be reused as many times as needs be without the requirement of any tools.

How do I get rid of KMC Z chain?

Quote from video: Must have left the bike out in the rain. For a while so I'm gonna go ahead and replace it I'm gonna show you how first we have to remove the old chain.

What is a missing link bike chain?

In a nutshell, the Missing Link 10R is a master link for 10-speed chains. Obviously, it works on KMC chains. Most of you, however, are probably running on Shimano and SRAM chains. So, does it work on them too? Neither Shimano nor SRAM endorses the Missing Link.

Can you put 2 master links on a chain?

More than one master link should be fine. The only issue I can see with this practice is having a few links of unworn chain inserted into a worn one which might cause problems – not a problem in your specific case as the chain is almost brand new.

Can you use a Masterlink on a Shimano chain?

You can use a SRAM, KMC, or Connex on a Shimano chain just fine, just match the speed of chain with the connector (ie 9 speed chain, 9 speed connector).

Will any 11 speed chain work with Shimano?

11-speed drivetrains require 11-speed chains. Shimano and SRAM 11-speed chains are cross-compatible. If you have a Shimano 11-speed drivetrain, a SRAM chain will work fine and vice versa, however manufacturer’s recommend pairing your components for optimal performance.

Are bike chain pins universal?

No. Not all makes and models of bike chains fit on all bikes. Most modern bike chains are made to the one-half inch pitch, but this dosn’t mean all chains fit all bikes. In order to be as effective as possible, a chain must be suited to the type of bicycle being ridden.

Can you reinsert chain pin?

Make sure one side is straight and tap it in with a hammer. Flip it over and tap the other side in. Show activity on this post. In an emergency, you could always push out the pin of the next link (not fully, obiously) and reattach it where you removed the first pin.

How do I install a Shimano connect pin?

Quote from video: And the other has a cone and the idea is to connect the two ends of the chain. And put the pin with the flat part into place you do so by entering the entire pin with the cone. Shape.

Can you put quick link to Shimano chain?

Quote from video: So that it locks into the smaller section of the slot. Using a closing tools such as Shimano's TLC n10 orbic AMC missing link closing tool is by far the easiest way to do.

Can you put a SRAM quick link on a Shimano chain?

Yes, you can use sram quick links with shimano chains.

Can you use a Masterlink on a Shimano chain?

You can use a SRAM, KMC, or Connex on a Shimano chain just fine, just match the speed of chain with the connector (ie 9 speed chain, 9 speed connector).

Does SRAM quick link work with Shimano?

SRAM PowerLock Links – compatible with SRAM and Shimano chains of the same speed. No tools needed for installation.

Can you put 2 master links on a chain?

More than one master link should be fine. The only issue I can see with this practice is having a few links of unworn chain inserted into a worn one which might cause problems – not a problem in your specific case as the chain is almost brand new.

Can I use SRAM chain on Shimano?

SRAM’s cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano’s groupsets, and vice versa. Likewise, Shimano and SRAM buyers have the freedom to mix different levels of chains and cassettes so long as they are designed for the same kind of transmission.