Originally Posted by
1962schwinn
Thanks for the replies. Flangehead, any issues ever with a chain staying connected using that link? This is my first time with this chain.
My commuter bike came with KMC X-10 chain and it failed within a few miles of purchase at the quick link.
I buy KMC chains, both X-10 and 8 speed. I use hot wax immersion for lubrication and I reuse the quick link, only replacing it when I replace the entire chain.
I’ve never had a link that I installed fail, and my only failure was the infant mortality cited above.