Originally Posted by
cxwrench
^This is TERRIBLE advice^ Narrow (10, 11, and 12 speed) should NEVER have pins pushed out and then back in to join the chain. There is not one manufacturer that recommends this. The outer plates are so thin now and the the pins are flush, it's not possible to safely replace a pin. I've said this before and I'll say it again...if you don't know for sure that your advice is sound, don't post it. It doesn't sound like you're a professional mechanic...if you are maybe you should consider sales.
Originally Posted by
smd4
I'm actually surprised he was able to insert a pin after having removed it. Deformed side plates, anyone?
LOL I've been a wrench since the mid '80's. I've used "fixed" pins on 10-11 speed chains when I had to without a single problem. You do have to know what your doing and use the correct tools.
Gotta love "interweb experts"...meh...I really don't care what anyone does. I'm not riding the bike or working on it...