Can you put 2 master links on a chain?

Asked by: Nick Carr

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 run two master links on a chain?

I have run 2 master links before for this exact issue (cut chain too short). No problem. Keep proper chain adjustment and you will be fine.

Can you add extra links to a chain?

Yes, you can add links to a bike chain , but you need to be careful that you have the right tools ( Chain Tool/Master Link Pliers) and correct methods. To check if your chain is undersized, shift onto the largest chainring and the largest cog.

Is it OK to use 2 missing links?

It won’t work. It will gain you nothing. You can’t join two links together, and you will have to remove an outer link to put one in another position. For the price of the two links you probably could have bought a chain, which you will need to do anyway.

How do you put two links on a bike chain?

Make sure you don't draw out the pin all the way out and you have enough on the inside of the link here. So you can snap the chain legs back together.

How do you add a master link to a chain?

So you just slide the pins and plate. Right in there making sure the grooves. And the pins face outward for easy removal or installation. And you take the plate.

How do you lengthen a chain?

Longer one of them is grab a thin unused chain gonna take this chain you're going to take the tiniest. Part of the chain. That will fit through the tiniest parts of these chains.

How many links should a bike chain have?

116 links

Bicycle drive chain length



A new bicycle chain usually comes with 116 links. This is long enough for the biggest chainrings and for most distances of rear wheel from front chainrings. So for optimal length a new chain is usually shortened from the 116 links that come in the box.

How many links can you remove from a bike chain?

Only remove the minimum number of links to make your chain work — generally less than 5. The more you shorten the chain, the more stress you’ll put on the links.

What happens if my bike chain is too short?

If the chain is too short, this shift is difficult to make and the derailleur cage is stretched out and almost parallel to the chainstay. If the chain is really short, then you might not even be able to shift into the largest cog.

How tight should a chain be on a bike?

It should be tight enough that it only allows you to move it up and down about one inch. If it is sagging or much looser than that, you need to tighten that chain up.

Does chain length affect speed?

Registered. Sprocket and gear size affect performance (speed/torque)… The length of the chain will only effect your wheel base