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I was putting on a new HG73 chain when the directions fell out of the box engrish side up. I made the mistake of reading them. According to Shimano, the chain is stronger if the new connection is made on the forward (in direction of travel) end of a link. They don't say why. Anyone know why? -- waxbytes |
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waxbytes wrote:
I was putting on a new HG73 chain when the directions fell out of the box engrish side up. I made the mistake of reading them. According to Shimano, the chain is stronger if the new connection is made on the forward (in direction of travel) end of a link. They don't say why. Anyone know why? I thought this was only an issue with Shimano 10-speed chains because of their very thin sideplates. But I honestly can't visualize how it makes a difference. I know it's been discussed here before. Art Harris |
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"Forward end of the link"??? Shimano has created directionally biased
chains now? - - Comments and opinions compliments of, "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman" My web Site: http://geocities.com/czcorner To E-mail me: ChrisZCorner "at" webtv "dot" net |
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waxbytes wrote:
I was putting on a new HG73 chain when the directions fell out of the box engrish side up. I made the mistake of reading them. According to Shimano, the chain is stronger if the new connection is made on the forward (in direction of travel) end of a link. They don't say why. Anyone know why? This was AFAIK mentioned only for 10 speeds chains. The reason was to ensure a smoother engagement of the chain. I would buy a QuickLink and forget about all this (and many other problems). Ciao, -- Roberto Divia` Love at first sight is one of the greatest Dep:PH Bat:53 Mailbox:C02110 labour-saving devices the world has ever seen Route de Meyrin 385 --------------------------------------------- Case Postale Phone: +41-22-767-4994 CH-1211 Geneve 23 CERN Fax: +41-22-767-9585 Switzerland E-Mail: |
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Roberto Divia wrote:
waxbytes wrote: I was putting on a new HG73 chain when the directions fell out of the box engrish side up. I made the mistake of reading them. According to Shimano, the chain is stronger if the new connection is made on the forward (in direction of travel) end of a link. They don't say why. Anyone know why? This was AFAIK mentioned only for 10 speeds chains. The reason was to ensure a smoother engagement of the chain. I though so too. But follow the link below to see a pdf of the HG73 Manual. http://tinyurl.com/ffm2v Also, I seem to recall that there is preferred side to insert the special pin (inside to out, rather than outside to in). Sheldon? Peter? Art Harris |
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waxbytes wrote:
I was putting on a new HG73 chain when the directions fell out of the box engrish side up. I made the mistake of reading them. According to Shimano, the chain is stronger if the new connection is made on the forward (in direction of travel) end of a link. They don't say why. Anyone know why? That way if the outer plates are splayed out they would not be so likely to snag on something. Art Harris wrote: I seem to recall that there is preferred side to insert the special pin (inside to out, rather than outside to in). Sheldon? Peter? I don't use those (I'm a Sram Powerlink guy) but I'm pretty sure it doesnt matter. Most folks install the pin from the right side, just because it's more accessible that way. Sheldon "Likes Lots Of Shimano Stuff, But Doesn't Use Their Chains" Brown +---------------------------------------------------+ | As far as I know, none of my immigrant ancestors | | arrived with a passport, visa or work permit. | +---------------------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone 617-244-9772 FAX 617-244-1041 http://harriscyclery.com Hard-to-find parts shipped Worldwide http://captainbike.com http://sheldonbrown.com |
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Sheldon Brown wrote: (I'm a Sram Powerlink guy) I avoid Shimano chains also but got frustrated with SRAM Powerlink as I found them annoying to remove. I've had a much easier go at link removal with the Wipperman Connex link. Anyone else find this to be true? Chris |
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Chris Nelson wrote:
Sheldon Brown wrote: (I'm a Sram Powerlink guy) I avoid Shimano chains also but got frustrated with SRAM Powerlink as I found them annoying to remove. I've had a much easier go at link removal with the Wipperman Connex link. Anyone else find this to be true? For my road bikes Shimano chains (DA) work better for me than SRAM -- much quieter, mainly -- but I use the SRAM Powerlink to join 'em. (All 9-spd. stuff; no experience w/ 10-spd.) It's SRAM all the way on the mtbs, however. Shimano chains broke too often (might have just been a rotten apple, but impression tends to linger)... Sorno |
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Hmm... well the right way to connect a chain sure is thought provoking, especially when honkin' up a steep grade out of saddle. Oh well, I followed the directions, guess I gotta hope Shimano's translator isn't harbouring a grudge about Hiroshima... -- waxbytes |
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On 25 Jul 2006 10:40:22 -0700, "Chris Nelson"
wrote: Sheldon Brown wrote: (I'm a Sram Powerlink guy) I avoid Shimano chains also but got frustrated with SRAM Powerlink as I found them annoying to remove. I've had a much easier go at link removal with the Wipperman Connex link. Anyone else find this to be true? Chris I've never had a problem disassembling a 9-speed PowerLink. But I keep my chain, reasonably clean. if you study the link, so you understand how it works, I think that helps. As long as the Connex works for you, don't worry about it. Life is Good! Jeff |
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