Shimano pin in KMC chain?
 

I've browsed around, but found mostly opinions. Has anybody actually tried it?

I needed to add a few links to a KMC DLC chain and I used a new Shimano connecting pin. It went in like it should and the length looked good. The link was stiff at first, but after working the links back and forth it loosened up.

Thanks!

why not just use a quick link?

Yup, that's a great idea. Chances are you'll die from ebola before you bust your nuts on the stem and crack your teeth, anyway.





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sarcasm

I didn't have one...but I did have a couple of the Shimano pins in my toolbox.

I can probably put a Honda piston in a Chevy - I have a few in my parts box. I may need to use a hammer to make the rod fit on the shaft 'cause they're not really the same, and the piston will wobble around a bit, and probably become good friends with the spark plug, but they both use 4 cylinders...

That's a long and sarcastic way of saying no. There are so few standards in the bike industry, chain pins aren't on that list.

and "I didn't have one...but I did have a couple of the Shimano pins in my toolbox."

Since the chain is NOT designed to have a pin shoved thru it's outer plates, I think it's a "bad idea"...why not use a snap link, ya know, like a KMC one?

I know it's silver and all but get a sharpie.

LOL

You can like add links from the same brands but mix them is like no no to me, and im one of the ones that doesnt follow the rules :p

Lets be optimistics on this one. Let us know how it goes :)

FWIW (and only marginally related to the original post)

SRAM 9-spd quick-link works perfectly in a Shimano 9-spd chain.

I've been doing it for years and years. No problems at all.

You sure about that?

No, why dont you give it a try? Report back. Afterall, i dont think its possible to bounce my junk off of your top tube.

Lots of bitter replies to a simple question.

Thanks for the help.

Sorry if mine came off that way. You were advised aginst it and kept going looking for the answer you wanted. I gave you that answer. Go for it, it will be fine.
Maybe.

Heh...oh yeah, 17 posts.

PS: This is who you're asking:
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/defau...e-vecchios.jpg

No, we're smarter than you. Better? This time I specifically answered your question.

OK. Slack for the new guy.
Most, if not all, new chains have pins that are "mushroomed" at the outer plate. Like rivets. Often, when you push a pin out, you actually get a little ring of metal around the pin on your chain tool. This is the portion of the chain pin that secures it in the outer plate. Without that, the plate can (more easily) come off...leading to broken teeth and crushed huevos.
Use a quick link.
You're welcome.