Adding a KMC Missing Link to a Campy chain

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BigPoser
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by BigPoser

Hi All,

I'd like to add a KMC Missing Link to my 11s Chorus chain. I this is possible, but how exactly? Sorry if it's an elementary question, but I've never done it and would like to have it on my chain. I have all the tools needed if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

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by boysa

Definitely possible. Not sure how to explain other than break chain one link shy of the length you want, then simply use the missing link.

FWIW, while I never had any issues with KMC's link, both with 10s and 11s, I've recently switched to Wipperman links. Just think they are better.
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Remember to remove an outer link not an inner.
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by AJS914

After many years of using KMC chains I found that they didn't work well with 11 speed. I recently switched to a Campy chain and the drivetrain got a lot smoother. If you have a new chain I would just install the campy pin.

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by BigPoser

2lo8 wrote:Remember to remove an outer link not an inner.



Don't you have to remove an inner and an outer?

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by BigPoser

boysa wrote:Definitely possible. Not sure how to explain other than break chain one link shy of the length you want, then simply use the missing link.

FWIW, while I never had any issues with KMC's link, both with 10s and 11s, I've recently switched to Wipperman links. Just think they are better.


Thanks. Will I need any Campy chain pins in order to install a link from either KMC or Wipperman? I assume that I would just remove a full single link and press each side of the link in. Is that right?

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by Ebruner

I have around 35,000 miles on Campagnolo 11s chains with KMC links. Zero issues.

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BigPoser wrote:
boysa wrote:Definitely possible. Not sure how to explain other than break chain one link shy of the length you want, then simply use the missing link.

FWIW, while I never had any issues with KMC's link, both with 10s and 11s, I've recently switched to Wipperman links. Just think they are better.


Thanks. Will I need any Campy chain pins in order to install a link from either KMC or Wipperman? NO

I assume that I would just remove a full single link and press each side of the link in. Is that right? YES single outer link, since that is what the quick link replaces


Just do a search on Youtube. It's not difficult. Or read the instructions.
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by perwjensen

BigPoser wrote:
2lo8 wrote:Remember to remove an outer link not an inner.



Don't you have to remove an inner and an outer?



Only an outer. The missing link is an outer.

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perwjensen wrote:
BigPoser wrote:
2lo8 wrote:Remember to remove an outer link not an inner.



Don't you have to remove an inner and an outer?



Only an outer. The missing link is an outer.


i already just said that. Repeating what another said. So that's twice.

Read the thread.
There's sometimes a buggy.
How many drivers does a buggy have?

One.

So let's just say I'm drivin' this buggy...
and if you fix your attitude you can ride along with me.

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