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New to riveted master links

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To my surprise, the new X-ring chain I bought from BikeBandit came with a riveted master link.

In 40 years of riding, I've only ever used clip type (with no failures).

Do I need to buy yet another tool? Or can I do this with a backing block and a flaring punch?

... Just went back to BikeBandit, and they have a clip type masterlink that'l cost $9.00 or so. Oh well, a few more days of not riding in this wonderful weather...

Mark
 
It can be done in about one minute with the baking block and flaring punch.
 
Just remember, if a hammer won't sort it out, you have an electrical problem. :D
 
mf70 said:
To my surprise, the new X-ring chain I bought from BikeBandit came with a riveted master link.

In 40 years of riding, I've only ever used clip type (with no failures).

Do I need to buy yet another tool? Or can I do this with a backing block and a flaring punch?

... Just went back to BikeBandit, and they have a clip type masterlink that'l cost $9.00 or so. Oh well, a few more days of not riding in this wonderful weather...

Mark
Click to expand...
That's the ticket!
There is even a video on utube.
 
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