Joining a chain with Shimano chain link pin

bedraggled · Mar 7, 2016

Has anyone ever managed to join a Shimano chain with the little pin.
If you have, HOW?

EDIT: Finally got it to work, think my previous joining pin must have been the wrong size.

AndyMart · Mar 7, 2016

Really? Just shove it in, drive it through til it clicks with your chain tool then snap off the excess. I find the quick links a pain since the move to 10 speed.

bedraggled · Mar 7, 2016

I must be missing something obvious because the pin never seems to fit.

AndyMart · Mar 7, 2016

In what way? Too tight?

AndyMart · Mar 7, 2016

The pointy bit passes straight through the chain, the ridged part clicks into position to join the chain. Snap off pointy bit job done.

bedraggled · Mar 7, 2016

I'll have another go when I get home tonight.

mattr · Mar 7, 2016

What are you trying to push it in with?

Seem someone trying to use pliers before now.

PaulSE · Mar 7, 2016

Once its in you can to waggle it from side to side a bit if it feels too tight :shock:

bedraggled · Mar 7, 2016

I'm using a chain tool but if no one else has this issue it must be me being hopeless.
Probably a combination of bad eyesight and no patience.

bigpantswheels · Mar 20, 2016

I love most Shimano stuff, I still use a 600 tricolor group from the 80's but I do not like the design of their chains. If , like me you like to remove your chain for cleaning you will need a new pin every time you take your chain off. I have switched to KMC brand chains, very reasonable price, durable and quiet and best of all comes with a reusable master link.

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