Chain problem!!

[zoom91]

Hi, i was installing the master link on my chain and accidentally broke the clip for it!! has anyone got a spare one for a 530 chain or know where i can get one asap!! b.c its at a buddys house and I need to get it out today!! thanks

 

[Rob]

How did you break it?
Any good bike shop should have them available. I only have 520 rivet clips.

 

[zoom91]

idk how the hell we managed to break it but got another one and tried it agian when we werent stressed and it went on perfectly!!

 

[RockerGuy]

you probably put too much force trying to rivet it. I secretly wish chain manufacturers would specify the torque need to crimp the pins

 

[frekeyguy]

you probably put too much force trying to rivet it. I secretly wish chain manufacturers would specify the torque need to crimp the pins

its not about the specific amount of torque...its about how it mushrooms...

look at RK / EK chains...some of them come with plates that won't squish rubber o-rings /x-rings

 

[RockerGuy]

its not about the specific amount of torque...its about how it mushrooms...

look at RK / EK chains...some of them come with plates that won't squish rubber o-rings /x-rings

Each manufacturer should be able to tell how much torque mushrooms their steel. I'm sure they've done a bit of research re: the elasticity and breaking point of their metal. The amount of torque needed to mushroom their pins should be child's play.

It takes a little bit of experience to know how much to mushroom it. That's my peeve

My EK came with a metal backing to prevent the x-rings from being crushed

 

[TheDirty]

Different chain tools have different thread in the screw that tightens up against the rivet. The torque to turn the screw would be different for each chain tool.