1991 Trek 1400
07-06-15, 12:14 PM
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1991 Trek 1400 HELP ASAP
I need a chain pin for a 1991 Trek 1400 with shimano 105 components. What size do I need?
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SRAM PowerLink Silver 8-speed Connector
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You need a 7/8 speed pin. But don't get a pin - get a Sram 7/8 speed master link.
SRAM PowerLink Silver 8-speed Connector
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+1 I never did like the Shimano pin system. Quick link of some kind is my preference. I have one on my chain and carry a compact breaker and another quick link in my tool kit in case I ever break/mangle a chain and need to cobble together something to get me home. It's also handy for cleaning a chain when a wipe with degreaser just won't do. I use the KMC links. No particular reason, it's just what my LBS has on hand. Never had a link failure.
BTW, my first "real" road bike was an early 90s Trek 1400, nice bike and I sometimes miss the simplicity of the DT shifters.
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I bought a powerlink 7/8 and it doesn't fit. It's not wide enough and it won't engage.
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I'd ask in the mechanic's forum but I don't remember 7 speed Shimano chains using a special pin, but then again, I haven't run 7 speed in a long time. Still, I wouldn't re-pin it. If the chain has a few miles on it, just replace it.
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