Shimano chain too short

[damian]

Just a quick question before I embarrass myself at my LBS. I have a 9 speed Shimano HG chain that's about 4-6 links short for the long cage I've got fitted. Now do LBS carry a 'supply' of spare links or am I destined to spend more money on a replacement chain.

I'm guessing it's not too wise to link the chain to these 4-6 links using two SRAM Missing Links?

 

[Sithlord]

I would have hoped that your LBS would carry some spares in from all those chains they have fitted for previous customers , but normally nowdays, I find LBS really unhelpful, and 9/10 they try and sell you a new item... but......

If you let me know which HG model chain it is fella, I might have some spare links, and I'll pop them in the post for ya...

Also normally shimano recommend the use of there special 'connecting pin' to reconnect the chain but I have used (and I am sure there are others) sram's quick links with no problems.. these you can buy off 't' net...

 

[damian]

I would have hoped that your LBS would carry some spares in from all those chains they have fitted for previous customers , but normally nowdays, I find LBS really unhelpful, and 9/10 they try and sell you a new item... but......

I'm finding that, especially when I tell them I'm starting the restoration of a 1992 Marin Bear Valley SE......'Would sir like a new Trek or Specialized?'

If you let me know which HG model chain it is fella, I might have some spare links, and I'll pop them in the post for ya...

What a gent you are! It's a HG73 9 speed.

Also normally shimano recommend the use of there special 'connecting pin' to reconnect the chain but I have used (and I am sure there are others) sram's quick links with no problems.. these you can buy off 't' net...

I've seen a few of those and was expecting to have to use them.

 

[Sithlord]

I'll have a look tomorrow in the workshop for you then fella... I'll PM you if I can sort it for you ... not sure if I have any HG73's though , I normally run higher spec ones than that, but think that any HG 9 speed chains should snap together nicely...

Oh! ....... . did you say restoration.......... :idea: :idea: did I not mention that each link is £ 4.75 plus postage sir... how many links did you need... 4-6 .... tap ... tap..tap.... that'll be £ 28.50 for the 6.. or £ 19.00 for the 4 .... plus the postage....

 

[damian]

I'll have a look tomorrow in the workshop for you then fella... I'll PM you if I can sort it for you ... not sure if I have any HG73's though , I normally run higher spec ones than that, but think that any HG 9 speed chains should snap together nicely...

Oh! ....... . did you say restoration.......... :idea: :idea: did I not mention that each link is £ 4.75 plus postage sir... how many links did you need... 4-6 .... tap ... tap..tap.... that'll be £ 28.50 for the 6.. or £ 19.00 for the 4 .... plus the postage....

Many thanks, really appreciate it!

Errr....errr.....errr.....the HG73 isn't for the restoration Mr LBS man.....<swiftly moonwalking out the door>

 

[Sithlord]

No Problem...

Errr....errr.....errr.....the HG73 isn't for the restoration

Thats NOT what you said a min ago...

I'm finding that, especially when I tell them I'm starting the restoration of a 1992 Marin Bear Valley SE

 

[damian]

No Problem...

Errr....errr.....errr.....the HG73 isn't for the restoration

Thats NOT what you said a min ago...

I'm finding that, especially when I tell them I'm starting the restoration of a 1992 Marin Bear Valley SE

Guilty my Sithlord, banged to rights!

 

[Sithlord]

take it easy fella, I'll be in touch..