Originally Posted by
mstateglfr
I agree that it shouldnt be done with high # of speed chains. But I was responding to the statement that it can only be done on single speed bikes. I have found it can safely be done on 5, 6, and 7 speed bikes without a second thought.
Depends on the chain. Many 6/7/8 speed chains, including the ones that give you a master link to use (KMC, SRAM) are not meant to have pins pushed out and reinserted, hence the master link.