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Campagnolo Chain

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  • 03-03-2020 9:32am
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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭


    I need to shorten a campagnolo chorus chain. Given that campag chain pins are slightly different and need a specific chain tool ( which I have) can anyone advise me on the best way to rejoin the chain once I’ve removed the link?

    E.g. if I push a pin out just enough to break the chain, can I simply push that pin back in, once I’ve removed a link? I’ve done this many times with Shimano chains with no issue.


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    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    A chainlink/missing link is clearly the easiest and what I would use, but if you dont want to use one, get a new coupling pin and peen it correctly since you have the correct tool for that. ? They are €5-6 each though..


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Didn’t think you could buy a single pin, thanks. Yeah I’ll do that as the chain has plenty of life left in it and while I knew I could use a quick-link, I have to justify spending a small fortune on a campag compatible chain tool! :)


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    devonp
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭devonp


    i always use a KMC missing link on my Chorus chains...


    my first KMC link was specifically for Campag chains but now i use the KMC Sram/Shimano 11 speed and they work fine, haven't seen KMC link for Campag available for a couple of yrs...


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    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    Didn’t think you could buy a single pin, thanks. Yeah I’ll do that as the chain has plenty of life left in it and while I knew I could use a quick-link, I have to justify spending a small fortune on a campag compatible chain tool! :)

    https://www.bike24.com/p210184.html


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    I have a few of those campy joining pins if you want one.
    Save you having to buy.
    I just use the kmc quick link when putting on a new chain.


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    koutoubia wrote: »
    I have a few of those campy joining pins if you want one.
    Save you having to buy.
    I just use the kmc quick link when putting on a new chain.


    Thanks for the offer koutoubia, I'll buy one off you. You doing the vets races this year? I'm in no hurry, so could meet you at the vets race on March 29th?


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    No not doing Vets this year.
    Does the front of chateau Lapierre have a postbox? If not I will drop somewhere obvious on Sat as we pass.
    And you will in your hole buy them off me!


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    koutoubia wrote: »
    No not doing Vets this year.
    Does the front of chateau Lapierre have a postbox? If not I will drop somewhere obvious on Sat as we pass.
    And you will in your hole buy them off me!
    Yes house has a letterbox at the gate! Much appreciated! Your a star!


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,260 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    Your a star!
    I know.
    Now I just have to remember which gaff it is now!


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    #11
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    It’s a Chateau! :) (it’s opposite the school and has the club car parked in the driveway)


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Great service Koutoubia! Thanks again for the pins and delivery too! 👍 Pin worked a treat. Took a link out and rejoined the chain. Easy job (with the right tools)


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