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So to resurrect a thread that was – at least originally – about changing a sprocket. I have done so this lunchtime. (rotafixing is most satisfying – I actually got my mitts on a chainwhip but it’s shit in comparison).
Whilst I was at it I also fitted a new 1/8” chain (Bianchi Pista stock being 3/32”) and I made a RIGHT bollocks of it. I got the little special linky link in a plastic bag, and did a comically lame open the bag spray the contents across the room effort. Searched for about half an hour and found NOTHING.
So I just cracked open any old link and then put it back together using the tool to push the pin back in.
The link I reassembled is a bit stiff, and the pin is, well, loose. Have been round the block a couple of times (feels amazing in a lower gear) and it stayed in fine – tried to force the chain a bit and still no probs. The pin is sitting where it should be, but it’s loose and I can wobble it with my finger. Is this a problem or am I worrying about nothing?
There’s spare chain, and I have plenty of room in my dropout to remove a link or two as well…