KMCA0 KMC MISSINGLINK 10R

I’m converting my bike to ten speed, and the KMC Quick Link makes installing the chain very easy.The Shimano chain comes with a pin that needs to be driven with a chain tool, that’s not too hard to do, but a quick link is certainly much easier, and this particular quick link is reusable. A quick link also makes it easy to remove the chain if needed.If you want to disconnect the quick link, the Park Tool MLP 1.2 Master Link Pliers make that easy, and that tool can be used to both open and close the quick link.My quick link closed easily by pulling the chain taut. If it doesn’t, position the quick link between the top of the cassette and the top of the crank, hold the rear brake lever, and step on the pedal. You’ll hear a snap, and the link will be closed.These quick links were shipped as three separte cards, with two quick links on each card. They are genuine KMC brand links. (See Photo)

works flawlessly. easy to install. on the shimano narrow HG series (dyna sys chains- (mtb) my experience is that the kmc links perform much better than adapting a "power link" sram 10 to the narrowshimano 10-dyna-sys chain. (despite what many mechanics claim that the sram work fine on shimano- it hasn't been my experience under extreme torque (climbing). -except using it on their own sram chain10.since shimano does not make quick links for the dyna system chain 10- kmc is the way to go. unless you use the shimano fixed pin (special pin /finicky out in the field). the kmc also allows removal - a plus / "power link" sram is one time only and pricier- read srams disclosure- (only their chains, and one time only).as the other reviewers have mentioned- highly recommend- pack a couple in with your kit-

I hate to need to break chains in order to clean them or replace them. These KMC Missing Links are the ticket for two reasons: They assemble and disassemble without a special tool and they are nickel covered so as not to rust into place. I typically use Wipperman chains when I replace the OEM chain that comes with my bikes. They are very expensive. This past chain-change out I did on my Fargo bike required me to break the chain in order to do a rear derailleur changeout. I could not get the SRAM link out even using a Park Tool Park Tool Master Link Plier - MLP-1C  it was stuck together. I had to purchase another chain and I also, at the same time, purchased the KMC since it says it is compatible with both KMC and Shimano chains. Since Shimano is compatible with SRAM, the logic carries over... I attached the chain and the master link and I'm finished. I might add that I purchased a SRAM chain and I could NOT get their master link to completely close just like I couldn't get SRAM's master link to fully open on the old chain. So I'm glad that I had the KMC link available. As far as long term use is concerned, I have a chain with a KMC Missing Link on a Specialized Roubaix with a SRAM chain on it that has at least 5000 miles on it without any problems with the link. Now the chain itself is getting to the point of having to be replaced because the shifting is starting to have problems, but the link is still there doing its stated job.I don't know why those who write say that the link does not last, I would suggest its not the link that is the problem but the whole chain. The chains on a bike is a part that needs constant care and it is not something that you do "once a year." Every month you should make an effort to clean it while its on the bike to get rid of road dirt. After every ride, especially if you are on a dirty street or road, you should wipe it off and spray some WD 40 on it to remove any water and then re-lube it. The other problem that occurs in chains is that they will stretch over time. You will need a ruler that will gauge how much it has stretched. Park Tool Chain Wear Indicator  in order to determine whether or not you need to replace your chain. Every year (Every month with dirty riding, at the very least) you MUST take your chain off your bike and thoroughly clean it with a good solvent and then re-grease it. This is where the MIssing LInk really pays for itself. Other manufacturer's missing link can be very expensive, this is a less expensive alternative.

i ordered this and used it to set up a SRAM drivetrain, which included a SRAM pc1091r chain. i had previously used a SRAM powerlink when i set up the drivetrain, but i had to temporarily use a shimano FD with it as well. once my SRAM force FD was ready, i pulled the powerlink out and, since you're only supposed to use them once, discarded it and put the missing link on.here's where the confusion began: it went on VERY easily, but when i flexed the chain side-to-side where the missing link was, i could see its pins between its outer plates and the plates of the inner link it was connected to. that's how big the gap was between the ML and the chain's inner links. not good. so i checked the packaging: "KMC and Shimano chains only." which i thought was weird, considering the amazon listing says it works with 5.9mm chains and the SRAM chains are 5.95mm. "should be good" i figured when i ordered it. well, not so much... but, since i've never used a ML before and everyone says "they're supposed to go on and come off VERY easily; it's almost scary how easy it is" i figured maybe this was correct. i mean, the specs say it's right, right? it's not making any weird noises or shifting poorly when i have it up on the stand, running through gears. maybe it's ok? so, i tried going for a ride with it on there. about ten miles from home the ML got stuck on my big chain ring during a downshift and i got some massive chain suck between it and the FD. i had to move the FD to get the chain out, then re-adjust the FD on the side of the road, in fading daylight, in 35F degree cold. once home, i immediately replaced it with a powerlink, as i should have in the first place. should've known better when i saw those links flexing...so anyway, why am i giving it four stars? well, because it is a great product and it does do as listed, IF YOU USE IT WITH THE RIGHT CHAIN. shimano chains, these are great for. i've had them on a few shimano chains in the past and they're fine. but those are 6.1mm chains, not 5.95mm SRAM chains.also, PLEASE NOTE: in KMC's own technical docs they tell you that you should only re-use these 2-3 times per chain life. so everyone saying "i take it off once a week, soak the chain in kerosene, then rub finely diluted extra virgin mineral spirits into it with an extra-fine microfibre towel" (or whatever) are just as incorrect as the people who re-use their SRAM powerlinks over and over again (of which, there are many). both are violating the manufacturers specifications. and both have had little to no issues. so my guess is if you only re-use the links once or twice, whether you use ML or powerlink, i think you don't have much to worry about. just don't re-use it over and over and over again. oh, and make sure the link fits!

Works very well, just make sure that both sides of the link are free of any debris as the tolerances are quite small. I wax my chain and had a bit of a struggle to reassemble the link, but I would rather have these tight tolerances than not. Has worked flawlessly with my Shimano Ultegra 10 spd. chain. With the multipack I am able to have a couple of chains ready for a longer ride if the current one needs to be cleaned/ rewaxed and don't have the time at present to do so. Definitely recommend!

gran herramienta para no dejar de rodar. KMC siempre han sido de calidad. sus missing links son compatibles con todas las cadenas. útil y fácil.

I'm not completely convinced about these links so far. I had one fail on me after 1 week but will update the review if they prove reliable.

So much easier to use than the connecting links that Shimano uses, or the pin that you have to press in and isn't reusable.

Como anunciado.