preferred-google-button
log in
register

Shimano Chain Spares

  • Creator
    Topic
  • March 27, 2016 at 4:03 pm #25540
    MadHatter

    Just gotten a new shimano 10 spd chain fitted, wondering what I need if it buggers up in the middle of nowhere.

     

    ie which tool, which spare link.

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 6 replies - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
  • Author
    Replies
  • March 28, 2016 at 8:33 am #869107
    0
    nortonpdj
    sergius wrote:
    “I have to say I’ve no idea how anyone actually breaks a chain when out and about riding on the road.”

    Neither have I, but it’s happened to me. I carry a Topeak multitool with chainbreaker and a KMC split link, and these sorted me out in 5 minutes.

     

     

     

    March 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm #869105
    0
    wycombewheeler

    I’ve never had a chain fail
    I’ve never had a chain fail on me but I have seen it happen once or twice.

    A quick link doesn’t weigh much and chain splitter is part of my multi tool.

    March 27, 2016 at 8:27 pm #869103
    0
    MadHatter

    Thanks for the comments, I’ve

    Thanks for the comments, I’ve purchased the two items in the OP.

    Reviews hold them in high regard for the price, so.. just a matter of learning how now!!!

    Y’know how retail therapy days are..

    March 27, 2016 at 8:14 pm #869101
    0
    . .

    The chain tool on my Topeak

    The chain tool on my Topeak Alien II multitool works a treat. I’ve never had to use it while out on the road, but having used it at home a few times, I’m fully confident it and a KMC quick link could save me if required.

    March 27, 2016 at 6:01 pm #869099
    0
    sergius

    I’ve a “proper” chain breaker

    I’ve a “proper” chain breaker which stays at home, and my multi-tool has a chain breaker on it which would no doubt work in a pinch.  I have to say I’ve no idea how anyone actually breaks a chain when out and about riding on the road.

     

    On my bike with a Shimano 10spd transmission I use KMC quick links, £6 for two as I recall.  I fit one when I fit the chain, and have another sealed in a freezer bag in my saddle bag just in case.  I’ve never needed or used them for anything other than cleaning the chain more easily – but then again I reckon I’m lucky as I’ve not had a single puncture in the last 7000 miles 🙂

     

    Cheers,

    March 27, 2016 at 4:23 pm #869097
    0
    MadHatter

    Guessing this if I wanna stay

    Guessing this if I wanna stay cheap then this, 

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-bch-smartlink-chain-connector/

    and this

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-chain-tool/

    But just wanting to check as I’ve heard different chains use different systems.

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 6 replies - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.