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[Closed] KMC chain link - bit missing?

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Santa brought me a singlespeed kit ([url= http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/userimages/procart2.htm ]the top one on this page[/url]). Unless I'm being dense, I think I might be missing a bit from the chain - here's what I have:

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The plate with the holes in seems too small to match either of the ones with pins - it looks like the holes are a millimetre to close together so it can't slide over both pins at once. Presumably what I should have is [url= http://www.kmcchain.us/kmclandinga.asp?bsid=34&ssid=676 ]something on this page[/url], but if someone who knows their onions could confirm I'd be much obliged.


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:49 pm
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Put the link into the chain then bend the chain sidewards and the plate will pop onto the link.


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:53 pm
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it should look like this [img] [/img]
there like motorbike chain links


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:53 pm
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Where's the clip?


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:55 pm
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Where's the clip?

It doesn't need one.

That's why the plate will only go on when the chain's bent sideways. 😉


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:56 pm
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Stu has the answer up there


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 1:57 pm
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Stu, can you elaborate on what you mean by bending it sidewards? Should I be able to do it with bare hands or is it best to use some pliers too?


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 3:26 pm
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Flex the chain sideways.

As opposed to the way it bends round the chainring and cog.

No tools needed.


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 3:29 pm
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Cheers, got it sorted now. Merry Christmas to you all!


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 3:35 pm
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thats not a kmc link


 
Posted : 25/12/2010 7:46 pm