Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Robert Tilley
e mobile device From: ed.caroli...@gmail.comSent: March 1, 2020 11:09 AMTo: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comReply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains A second quick link works to join two chains but Shimano offers replacemen

Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Robert Tilley
arch 1, 2020 10:35 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Reply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains Robert, that's what I do. Technically I suppose you're not supposed to use two quick-links because it introduces another weak spot, but I h

Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Ed Carolipio
A second quick link works to join two chains but Shimano offers replacement chain pins if you want a cleaner look. Here's the 9 speed version: https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-9-Speed-Chain-Pins-Set-Of-3 I made the mistake of reusing a pin when I assembled my first superlong chain for a Surl

Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Joe Bernard
Robert, that's what I do. Technically I suppose you're not supposed to use two quick-links because it introduces another weak spot, but I have it on a Clem with an electric rear hub and haven't had a problem. There's some serious stress going through there. -- You received this message becaus

Re: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Robert Tilley
From: tapebu...@gmail.comSent: March 1, 2020 8:24 AMTo: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comReply-to: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.comSubject: [RBW] Regarding Long Chains If you have a long chainstay bike like a MIT Atlantis or a Clem, etc, you'll need a

[RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread tc
This is true. This very thing happened recently on a call I had with Vince. Out of stock just means they haven’t had the time to cut’em & bag’em. Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Regarding Long Chains

2020-03-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
If you have a long chainstay bike like a MIT Atlantis or a Clem, etc, you'll need a chain longer than a regular 116 link chain. There are a few ways to get this done: 1. Some people like me stock up on chains, and when they need a long one they splice two together, and go. The massive excess