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DougA

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Aug 31, 2004, 2:23:10 PM8/31/04
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I have made my way through several bikes without ever having a need for a
chain tool. The time has come and I would like to know what is recommended?
I have Shimano 9 spd, SRAM 9 spd and Campy 10 spd chains to deal with.

Thanks

Lou Holtman

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Aug 31, 2004, 4:16:07 PM8/31/04
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"DougA" <do...@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht
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I use a chaintool once for each chain: to shorten it when new. Then I use a
quicklink (sram, connex or whatever). Any cheap chaintool is OK for that
purpose.

Lou


DougA

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Aug 31, 2004, 6:45:08 PM8/31/04
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Does the quicklink have to be replaced when the chain is worn out?


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Lou Holtman

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Sep 1, 2004, 2:56:57 AM9/1/04
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"DougA" <do...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I consider the quicklink as part of the chain. When I replace the chain I
replace the quicklink. Often a quicklink is included when you buy a new
chain ie SRAM or Connex/Wipperman. The 'old' quicklink goes in my saddlebag
as a spare.

Lou


Qui si parla Campagnolo

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Sep 1, 2004, 9:05:58 AM9/1/04
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doug-<< I have made my way through several bikes without ever having a need for

a
chain tool. The time has come and I would like to know what is recommended?
>><BR><BR>

Pedros shop tool.

Peter Chisholm
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1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535
http://www.vecchios.com
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David L. Johnson

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Sep 1, 2004, 10:12:19 AM9/1/04
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On Wed, 01 Sep 2004 08:56:57 +0200, Lou Holtman wrote:

> I consider the quicklink as part of the chain. When I replace the chain I
> replace the quicklink. Often a quicklink is included when you buy a new
> chain ie SRAM or Connex/Wipperman. The 'old' quicklink goes in my
> saddlebag as a spare.

That last bit is a very good idea. It allows a much easier, and usually
better, field repair for a broken chain than carrying around a few links
of chain and a chain tool. Well, you should have those as well.

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David L. Johnson

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