Originally Posted by
genejockey
I reused a KMC quick link, when I discovered that somebody had stolen the one from the package the new chain came in. No problem at all till it broke while I was powering up a hill, trying to maintain momentum. Luckily, I didn't crash or crush my plums on the top tube. But I did have to walk back to pickup the chain, AND make the Call Of Shame only a mile and a half from home.
I carry a spare link with my flat repair kit.