ultegra chains: do you have to use the quick link?

[zmalwo]

I reuse my QL even tho it says none reuseable, haven't had a problem with them at all. on a Campy drive train btw. I've also done stuff like 2 QL in 1 chain to salvage a chain that was cut too short, again no problem.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by benb

This is an amazing level of confusion.

So many variations and different tools/procedures and seemingly poor documentation.

It's like SRAM got an inside man at Shimano to make this confusing and hopefully have some Pros break Shimano chains on TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIW1MAvyPD4

[dddd]

Originally Posted by benb

This is an amazing level of confusion.

So many variations and different tools/procedures and seemingly poor documentation.

It's like SRAM got an inside man at Shimano to make this confusing and hopefully have some Pros break Shimano chains on TV.

Did you really mean SRAM?
I thought that they were one of the first to use and popularize their PowerLink to the point that it has all but become a standard feature of any modern chain!

Tools? Procedures? I use ordinary pliers to remove them myself, no tools needed to install.

All this coming from a Shimano chain preferrer btw.

EDIT; I get your humor now, Shimano with their back and forth about quick links and then ceasing to include instructions for consumers. Ouch that video!