Removable links are quite reliable IF you install per instructions.
Some have a prefered assembly direction. Other get a bit loose an
either need replacing (if pins are worn) or a bit of tightening.
have carefully clamped them in a vise to reduce the chance of openin
on the trail/road but this is tricky. My current trick is to use
tiny drop of thread locker on each pin/plate joint. Let it cur
overnight, then before riding, flex the chain to break the bond an
remove the stiffness. You still can remove it in the field, with a bi
of difficulty of course

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Weisse Luft