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Originally Posted by jackbauer
Ok need a little bit of advice regards chain joining. Seems they two ways are rivet and spring link. Looking on the web everyone seems to have a different opinion so my question would be is it ok to use a spring link in this application?
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Well... There is a reason for that... They are both good, but for widely different purposes... Some overlap, some don't...
A clip link is good based on the fact that it's removable... On certain bikes you need to swap gearing a lot, ie trackbikes, or motorcross bikes and here that's large bonus... The downside is obvious, the spring locking the masterlink, can and do often fail and go missing... Not neccerarily because you are removing it very often, it can do so just because it feels like pissing you off... Check it regularily, and preferably use a safetywire to lock it...
On a roadbike, you will rarely swap the sprockets unless the chain and sprockets are worn out, so removal is a non-issue... A staked master link is stronger and completely maintainance free... It will last just as long as the rest of the chain, and doesn't need to be checked anymore than you check/clean/lube the chain... The downside? You need a chain tool to stake it... Can be done DIY style without one, but that takes some patience and knowledge... Best is to go down to the local bike shop, and they will usually stake the chain for you for free... Buying them a donut and coffee will usually get them to lend it too you for an hour or two...
Yes... You can use a clip-link... But I would recommend a staked link...