Comments on: Connecting Campy 10 Speed Chain http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/connecting-campy-10-speed-chain.html Perhaps the Best Hub on Cycling Information Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:25:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mac http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/connecting-campy-10-speed-chain.html#comment-1188 Mac Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:35:32 +0000 http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/?p=5475#comment-1188 IMO, "breaking" the chain or even using a link connector may eventually compromise the chain's integrity. The best, albeit more involved, method I use to install an unbroken Campagnolo chain (or after maintenance/cleaning) without the pricey tool is to remove the carbon cage facings of both derraileurs. Just be mindful not to misplace the bolts as the affair may end up costing as much as a trip to your LBS or even a Campagnolo chain tool itself. Good luck! IMO, “breaking” the chain or even using a link connector may eventually compromise the chain’s integrity. The best, albeit more involved, method I use to install an unbroken Campagnolo chain (or after maintenance/cleaning) without the pricey tool is to remove the carbon cage facings of both derraileurs. Just be mindful not to misplace the bolts as the affair may end up costing as much as a trip to your LBS or even a Campagnolo chain tool itself. Good luck!

]]> By: Fred Gilbert http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/connecting-campy-10-speed-chain.html#comment-1176 Fred Gilbert Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:26:27 +0000 http://www.bikecyclingreviews.com/?p=5475#comment-1176 I've had very bad experiences with quick links and campy 10 spd chains. The links will wear the chain much, much faster in the two spots where they connect. You can get reasonable chain tools that do the job. I use a compact Park tool. I have a chain wear gauge that I used to arrive at this conclusion. I’ve had very bad experiences with quick links and campy 10 spd chains. The links will wear the chain much, much faster in the two spots where they connect. You can get reasonable chain tools that do the job. I use a compact Park tool. I have a chain wear gauge that I used to arrive at this conclusion.

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