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Sammy Shuford

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May 24, 2006, 8:56:13 PM5/24/06
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Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
during installation

carl...@comcast.net

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May 24, 2006, 9:19:54 PM5/24/06
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On 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, "Sammy Shuford" <star...@sc.rr.com>
wrote:

>Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
>during installation

Dear Sammy,

It's advertised as removable.

Some people disassemble removable links effortlessly. Others find them
impossible.

Poor technique, dirt, and excessive wear can sometimes make it easier
to use a chain tool and another "removable" link.

Google the archives for some tips about these convenient, intuitive,
easy-to-use, and sometimes frustrating devices:

http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=removable+link+kmc

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Werehatrack

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May 24, 2006, 9:27:24 PM5/24/06
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On 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, "Sammy Shuford" <star...@sc.rr.com>
wrote:

>Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
>during installation

KMC says "no". If you install it as-is, that may be true. I find,
however, that if the two little nubs on the inside of the sideplates
manage to somehow vanish (the action of a file in this area has been
implicated but never proven) then the link works just like the other
brands, and unsnaps fairly easily. YMMV. HTH. HAND. (These
acronyms are not approved by the American Association for the
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Tactical Operations Planners.[AAAAARGHSTOP])
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Ozark Bicycle

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carl...@comcast.net wrote:
> On 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, "Sammy Shuford" <star...@sc.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
> >during installation
>
> Dear Sammy,
>
> It's advertised as removable.

Is it now? Let's go to the source:

http://tinyurl.com/hlq9d

Click on "missing link"

See: installation instructions.

Funny, I don't see any removal instructions.

But, I'm quite sure the formidable Carl Fogel knows more than KMC does
about their own product. And he's ready to prove it with a big dollop
of passive-aggressive "humor".

Care to share, Fogel?

"Cheers"

<Fogelesque blather snipped for clarity>

john

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Abolition of Acronym Abuse Regional Group Headquarters Strategic and
Tactical Operations Planners.[AAAAARGHSTOP])

Best laugh I've had all day, John

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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May 24, 2006, 10:02:32 PM5/24/06
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You clearly said: "It is advertised as removable". Now, prove that
point or withdraw.

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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May 24, 2006, 10:26:32 PM5/24/06
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Which goes to prove your sleazy ways, but has nothing whatever to do
with the fiction you posted: that the KMC Missing Link is "advertised
as removable".

Prove your point or withdraw.

carl...@comcast.net

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May 24, 2006, 10:36:25 PM5/24/06
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Ozark Bicycle

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May 24, 2006, 10:48:23 PM5/24/06
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Dear Carl,

I know you are earnest and want to provide proof the the KMC Missing
Link is "advertised as removable". But, this link seems to fail to do
so. Please advise.

Cheers!
OZ

Werehatrack

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May 24, 2006, 10:49:14 PM5/24/06
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On the KMC Europe site, there are Missing Links listed whose packaging
is clearly labelled "New" and "Reusable", so it is certainly true that
KMC makes a reusable Missing Link, but I have not found that product
line listed as available in the US with that labelling. From the KMC
site in Taiwan, it appears that the designs of the connector links
were revised fairly recently (the part numbers seem to have changed
from what I recall) which may reflect that new tech. Unfortunately,
it looks like the US distributor is sitting on a pile of the older
Missing Links with the problematic nubs that frustrate attempts to
remove the link.

So it looks like this is an Elvish answer.

carl...@comcast.net

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May 24, 2006, 10:58:01 PM5/24/06
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Ozark Bicycle

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May 24, 2006, 11:04:49 PM5/24/06
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Prove the relevance, please!
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source

This was posted after your "advertised as removable" claim, Twit.

I knew you were a bit of a pompous ass, but, until this exchange, I had
no idea of the dimensions.Sad.

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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Dear Carl,

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, try as I might, I can't find
anything that relates to KMC Missing Links. Now, I know you would never
post an off topic link, so please point me to the relevant post.

Cheers,
Oz

carl...@comcast.net

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May 25, 2006, 12:47:52 PM5/25/06
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Ozark Bicycle

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May 25, 2006, 1:16:30 PM5/25/06
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Dear Carl,

Nothing about KMC Missing Links there either.

Are you admitting that, while you had no evidence that KMC Missing
Links were "advertised as removable", you have a very hard time
admitting you were just wrong when you said they were "advertised as
removable"?

Sad.

Cheers,
Oz

Werehatrack

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May 25, 2006, 2:15:12 PM5/25/06
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I scrolled through that whole cascade, and there was not one pun!

Antti Salonen

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May 25, 2006, 2:37:33 PM5/25/06
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This is like the most stupid conversation ever on r.b.t. I'm not sure
why you both insist on quoting everything said before, or is it part of
the act?

I can spoil this by revealing that I have removed the Missing Link on my
KMC X-10 dozens of times. No problems. I can't see how there even
could be a problem, as the link is pretty much identical to the SRAM
PowerLink. It doesn't know how many times it has been removed and
reattached.

-as

aloha

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May 25, 2006, 2:44:47 PM5/25/06
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i'm using X10-93 SILVER chain and MISSING LINK 10-SPEED
and take m on and off all the time
its very conveniend
I CAN remember the first time to take it off it took some thinking
I use pliers (carefull) and keep these at a weird angle to unclick
would be hard to do without pliers / it's just a click away, but would
be awkward to do with your fingers only

mt
holland

On 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, "Sammy Shuford" <star...@sc.rr.com>
wrote:

>Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
>during installation

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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Dear Carl,

I get the distinct impression that you now know were wrong about KMC
Missing Links being "advertised as being removable" and will do
anything to avoid admitting your error.

Prove me wrong. (But I don't think you can.)

Cheers,
Oz

"Carl Fogel /wrong/? I'm shocked! Shocked!"

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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Dear Carl,


I see you have nothing to say regarding KMC Missing Links.

I'll take this as your admission the you shot your cyber-mouth off
without knowing your ass from your elbow.

Just a typical Carl Fogel, eh?

Cheers,
Oz

John Forrest Tomlinson

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May 25, 2006, 6:24:27 PM5/25/06
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On 25 May 2006 14:01:58 -0700, "Ozark Bicycle"
<bicycle...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:

Reminds me of my distinct impression of your making up the story about
someone bragging about buying a helmet for $189.

I didn't even ask you to prove me wrong, just to state that you heard
such a thing. Still no answer....

JT

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Paul Hobson

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May 25, 2006, 6:19:50 PM5/25/06
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[total waste of bandwidth snipped]

Wow. Sure am glad y'all proved those points. Out into the real world I
go with my new outlook on life!
\\paul

gary jacobson

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May 25, 2006, 7:11:23 PM5/25/06
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"Antti Salonen" <antti....@helsinki.if.invalid> wrote in message
news:e54thd$l2c$1...@oravannahka.helsinki.fi...

> I can spoil this by revealing that I have removed the Missing Link on my
> KMC X-10 dozens of times. No problems. I can't see how there even
> could be a problem, as the link is pretty much identical to the SRAM
> PowerLink. It doesn't know how many times it has been removed and
> reattached.
>
> -as

Good to learn that the Missing Link *is* reusable. The instructions in the
10 speed KMC chain I just put on says that it is not reusable. But after I
installed the chain I couldn't figure out why it is not reuseable, as it so
much resembles SRAM and other links.

Is there any *trick* to resuing the Missing Link?

Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, NY


Kenny

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May 25, 2006, 9:47:20 PM5/25/06
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gary jacobson wrote:

> Good to learn that the Missing Link *is* reusable. The instructions in the
> 10 speed KMC chain I just put on says that it is not reusable. But after I
> installed the chain I couldn't figure out why it is not reuseable, as it so
> much resembles SRAM and other links.
>
> Is there any *trick* to resuing the Missing Link?
>
> Gary Jacobson
> Rosendale, NY

On the Missing Links that I've used they all had a small notch in the
slot where you pull the chain tight to "snap" the chain together. I
couldn't detach the chain at the MIssing Link by using my hands only
because of the notch. I did detach it though by using a pair of needle
nose pliers, but that was a pain. I would imagine if someone had the
right tool you could grind that notch away and the link would be
reusable.

carl...@comcast.net

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Ozark Bicycle

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> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/ef409dc1826af36?dmode=source

> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >You clearly said: "It is advertised as removable". Now, prove that
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >point or withdraw.
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/0df683c12a95a4ab/d4283d388ca90bb8#d4283d388ca90bb8
> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >Which goes to prove your sleazy ways, but has nothing whatever to do
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >with the fiction you posted: that the KMC Missing Link is "advertised
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >as removable".
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >> >Prove your point or withdraw.
> >> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/4c35e526823c531/25c18d35d0ad754a?q=ozark+men's+room&rnum=1#25c18d35d0ad754a

> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >Dear Carl,
> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >I know you are earnest and want to provide proof the the KMC Missing
> >> >> >> >> >> >Link is "advertised as removable". But, this link seems to fail to do
> >> >> >> >> >> >so. Please advise.
> >> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >> >Cheers!
> >> >> >> >> >> >OZ
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/69e71f536fde014?dmode=source
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Prove the relevance, please!
> >> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d6504c76c671378?dmode=source

> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >This was posted after your "advertised as removable" claim, Twit.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I knew you were a bit of a pompous ass, but, until this exchange, I had
> >> >> >> >> >no idea of the dimensions.Sad.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/hread/4c35e526823c9531/7fa402d5798c2ef6?q=ozark+doll&rnum=2#7fa402d5798c2ef6

> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Dear Carl,
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, try as I might, I can't find
> >> >> >> >anything that relates to KMC Missing Links. Now, I know you would never
> >> >> >> >post an off topic link, so please point me to the relevant post.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Cheers,
> >> >> >> >Oz
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.misc/msg/7dd1a48c69a7b08?dmode=source

> >> >> >
> >> >> >Dear Carl,
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Nothing about KMC Missing Links there either.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Are you admitting that, while you had no evidence that KMC Missing
> >> >> >Links were "advertised as removable", you have a very hard time
> >> >> >admitting you were just wrong when you said they were "advertised as
> >> >> >removable"?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Sad.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Cheers,
> >> >> >Oz
> >> >>
> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/a9d5e867eda2c87?dmode=source

> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Dear Carl,
> >> >
> >> >I get the distinct impression that you now know were wrong about KMC
> >> >Missing Links being "advertised as being removable" and will do
> >> >anything to avoid admitting your error.
> >> >
> >> >Prove me wrong. (But I don't think you can.)
> >> >
> >> >Cheers,
> >> >Oz
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"Carl Fogel /wrong/? I'm shocked! Shocked!"
> >>
> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/28e4ab0d8bf6abf?dmode=source

> >
> >
> >Dear Carl,
> >
> >
> >I see you have nothing to say regarding KMC Missing Links.
> >
> >I'll take this as your admission the you shot your cyber-mouth off
> >without knowing your ass from your elbow.
> >
> >Just a typical Carl Fogel, eh?
> >
> >Cheers,
> >Oz
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/Dear Carl,

Still nothing regarding KMC Missing Links, eh?

Do you know how pathetic you seem?

Cheers,
Oz

jobst....@stanfordalumni.org

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Ozark Bicycle writes:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Sammy,

http://tinyurl.com/hlq9d

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Click on "missing link"

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> See: installation instructions.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Care to share, Fogel?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> "Cheers"

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/ef409dc1826af36?dmode=source

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/0df683c12a95a4ab/d4283d388ca90bb8#d4283d388ca90bb8

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/4c35e526823c531/25c18d35d0ad754a?q=ozark+men's+room&rnum=1#25c18d35d0ad754a

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dear Carl,

>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>>>>>>>>> OZ

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/69e71f536fde014?dmode=source

>>>>>>>>>>> Prove the relevance, please!

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d6504c76c671378?dmode=source

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/hread/4c35e526823c9531/7fa402d5798c2ef6?q=ozark+doll&rnum=2#7fa402d5798c2ef6

>>>>>>>>> Dear Carl,

>>>>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>>>> Oz

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.misc/msg/7dd1a48c69a7b08?dmode=source

>>>>>>> Dear Carl,

>>>>>>> Sad.

>>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>> Oz

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/a9d5e867eda2c87?dmode=source

>>>>> Dear Carl,

>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> Oz

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/28e4ab0d8bf6abf?dmode=source

>>> Dear Carl,

>>> Cheers,
>>> Oz

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/Dear Carl,

> Cheers,
> Oz

That's and interesting pattern of citations if nothing else... and it
is nothing else.

Jobst Brandt

Matt O'Toole

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On Wed, 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, Sammy Shuford wrote:

> Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
> during installation

Nope, it's just like the SRAM/Craig ones. I use them with Shimano chains,
which are often on sale (because everybody wants the SRAM ones that come
with a master link).

Matt O.

Matt O'Toole

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On Wed, 24 May 2006 19:19:54 -0600, carlfogel wrote:

> On 24 May 2006 17:56:13 -0700, "Sammy Shuford" <star...@sc.rr.com>


> wrote:
>
>>Is this link removable? (To allow chain removal) or permanent once set
>>during installation
>

> Dear Sammy,
>
> It's advertised as removable.
>

> Some people disassemble removable links effortlessly. Others find them
> impossible.
>
> Poor technique, dirt, and excessive wear can sometimes make it easier
> to use a chain tool and another "removable" link.

Or pliers.

Matt O.

Matt O'Toole

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On Thu, 25 May 2006 02:49:14 +0000, Werehatrack wrote:

> On the KMC Europe site, there are Missing Links listed whose packaging
> is clearly labelled "New" and "Reusable", so it is certainly true that
> KMC makes a reusable Missing Link, but I have not found that product
> line listed as available in the US with that labelling. From the KMC
> site in Taiwan, it appears that the designs of the connector links
> were revised fairly recently (the part numbers seem to have changed
> from what I recall) which may reflect that new tech. Unfortunately,
> it looks like the US distributor is sitting on a pile of the older
> Missing Links with the problematic nubs that frustrate attempts to
> remove the link.

Guys, relax. I've been using them for years, probably with and
without the nubs, and they work fine. If they're stiff, give 'em a shot
of WD40, and use pliers to undo.

Matt O.

carl...@comcast.net

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[snip]

> That's and interesting pattern of citations if nothing else... and it
> is nothing else.

> Jobst Brandt

[snip]

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/0df683c12a95a4ab/d4283d388ca90bb8#d4283d388ca90bb8
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/4c35e526823c9531/25c18d35d0ad754a?q=ozark+men's+room&rnum=1#25c18d35d0ad754a
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/69e71f5336fde014?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/69e71f5336fde014?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/4c35e526823c9531/7fa402d5798c2ef6?q=ozark+doll&rnum=2#7fa402d5798c2ef6
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.misc/msg/7dd1a48c569a7b08?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/a9d35e867eda2c87?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/28e4ab0d38bf6abf?dmode=source
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/343025bd4efbfaa1?dmode=source

Dear Jobst,

The stuff above is just something persistent that clings to my shoe.
There's an amazing amount of it, but eventually it will go away.

You may have missed these two links, which address the KMC question:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/ef409dc16826af36?dmode=source

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source

It's hard to see those two links when that other stuff keeps covering
them.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Greg Estep

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Ozark Bicycle wrote:

>
> Still nothing regarding KMC Missing Links, eh?
>
> Do you know how pathetic you seem?
>

Looked in a mirror lately?

--
Greg Estep

carl...@comcast.net

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Werehatrack

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I think the published non-reusability statement in the US market may
be an artifact of one or both of two things.

First, the older design of KMC Missing Links was clearly built to
resist removal. This design misfeature was easily defeated, but that
wasn't an officially acknowledged fact.

Second, I suspect (but have no hard evidence to back up my suspicion)
that KMC's US reps either want to prop up the sales of their
inexpensive link, or they have advised against re-use for liability
reduction reasons, possibly related to the fact that the early design
made it harder to remove the link without bending the sideplates.

That's just my observations and opinions.

Ozark Bicycle

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Dear Carl,

The phrase you used was "advertised as reusable". Did KMC hire Yellow
Jersey Advertising to do ads on Usenet?

Please advise.

Cheers,
Oz


> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source
>

Dear Carl,

This post was made *after* you posted that KMC Missing Links were
"advertised as reusable". If you had this knowledge in hand when making
your original post, it would have been the first thing you pulled out
of you pedantic, passive aggressive holster after I challenged your
assertion. You didn't, as the Google record reflects. You know it, I
know it. You are fooling no one.

Cheers,
Oz


> It's hard to see those two links when that other stuff keeps covering
> them.
>

Dear Carl,

Who's covering up?

Cheers,
Oz

Ozark Bicycle

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> http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/bf6b2099dc5a961?dmode=source

Dear Carl,

The subject was KMC Missing Links.

I know you'd like to obscure that fact, but it isn't going to happen.

Cheers,
Oz

Frank Drackman

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"Ozark Bicycle" <bicycle...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote in message >
Dear Carl,
>
> The subject was KMC Missing Links.
>
> I know you'd like to obscure that fact, but it isn't going to happen.
>
> Cheers,
> Oz
>

I think that you need to take a step back and review your behavior. I don't
know you or Carl, and have no idea what started this, but you seem
completely out of control. What are you trying to prove, and even if you
prove it will it be worth it? I can't imagine that it could be.


John Forrest Tomlinson

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On 26 May 2006 12:31:08 -0700, "Ozark Bicycle"
<bicycle...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:

$189?

carl...@comcast.net

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On Fri, 26 May 2006 19:13:18 -0700, "Frank Drackman"
<Frank...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>"Ozark Bicycle" <bicycle...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote in message >
>Dear Carl,
>>
>> The subject was KMC Missing Links.
>>
>> I know you'd like to obscure that fact, but it isn't going to happen.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Oz
>>
>
>I think that you need to take a step back and review your behavior. I don't
>know you or Carl, and have no idea what started this, but you seem

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ a)


>completely out of control. What are you trying to prove, and even if you

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ b)


>prove it will it be worth it? I can't imagine that it could be.

Dear Frank,

a) (long)

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/browse_frm/thread/0df683c12a95a4ab/d4283d388ca90bb8#d4283d388ca90bb8


b)

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/75c6afbbcc010448?dmode=source


These address b):

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/ef409dc16826af36?dmode=source

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source

The rest of the links are just something that I keep scraping off my
shoe in this thread, which keeps it out of other threads.

Eventually, it will go away. I need to scrape another piece off
tomorrow.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Barnard Frederick

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Ozark Bicycle says...


> Dear Carl,
>
> The subject was KMC Missing Links.
>
> I know you'd like to obscure that fact, but it isn't going to happen.
>
> Cheers,
> Oz

Oz, do you know of anyone who is impressed with your bullying? Neither
do I. You may be technically correct, but don't get a big head. Oh
well, too late. In any case, Carl should have admitted that he spoke
too soon or whatever, but your pit bull style ass biting makes you look
ten times worse. Congratulations, I'm sure your mother is very proud of
you.

carl...@comcast.net

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May 27, 2006, 12:30:17 PM5/27/06
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On Sat, 27 May 2006 08:19:16 -0400, Barnard Frederick
<loco...@spamcast.net> wrote:

[snip]

>In any case, Carl should have admitted that he spoke

>too soon or whatever . . .

[snip]

Dear Barnard,

Actually, Werehatrack confirmed what I said:

"On the KMC Europe site, there are Missing Links listed whose

packaging is clearly labelled "New" and "Reusable . . ."

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.bicycles.tech/msg/d65204c76c671378?dmode=source

It's easy to miss this, even though I've pointed it out repeatedly.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

carl...@comcast.net

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May 27, 2006, 3:32:51 PM5/27/06
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carl...@comcast.net

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May 27, 2006, 3:42:10 PM5/27/06
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Emails have pointed out that some of the links don't copy correctly,
depending on whether Google Groups or Free Agent was used. These should
work. The last in the series is probably all that anyone needs to look
at.

carl...@comcast.net

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May 27, 2006, 3:42:59 PM5/27/06
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John Forrest Tomlinson

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May 27, 2006, 3:56:36 PM5/27/06
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Barnard Frederick

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May 27, 2006, 5:18:06 PM5/27/06
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carl...@comcast.net says...

> Emails have pointed out

You know, some of us are hoping somebody will take the high road and
just let this die. What is this, the irresistible force meets the
immovable object? I really couldn't care less about the KMC Missing
Link. I use Sram myself.

Eric

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May 28, 2006, 4:15:13 PM5/28/06
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Is there medication involved here? I'm reminded of an exgirlfriend who would call at 3am and not
leave a message. She'd just keep calling back until I picked up the phone.

Sorni

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May 28, 2006, 4:23:50 PM5/28/06
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You used to date Carl's sister?

<eg>


carl...@comcast.net

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May 28, 2006, 4:36:46 PM5/28/06
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Dear Eric,

No medication, at least not for me--just emails asking me why some
links didn't work.

The originals gradually failed in some browsers as the >>>>> grew and
grew (or someone cut into them while snipping).

The ones above worked just now out of Forte Free Agent and Google
Groups.

Cheers,

Carl Fogel

Werehatrack

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May 30, 2006, 3:04:19 PM5/30/06
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On Sun, 28 May 2006 13:15:13 -0700, Eric <er...@synthesizer.org> wrote:

>I'm reminded of an exgirlfriend who would call at 3am and not
>leave a message. She'd just keep calling back until I picked up the phone.

I wish I had days like those to remember.

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