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And buy quick links in bulk
– Argenti Apparatus
Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 19:05
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Actually, the Wipperman Connex link is available for 8-12s systems. The manufacturer claims it can be opened and closed by hand. I believe there's no specific limit on how many times it can be used. It may be a bit wider than most 11s and 12s chains, but apart from that, it's worthy of consideration as you only have to buy one. I had a 10s version that I recall worked as advertised.
– Weiwen Ng
Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 20:28
@ArgentiApparatus Completely unnecessary. That belief only came about because of some patent on reusable links so manufacturers couldn't claim their links were "reusable" even if they in fact were. Note that patent expired back in 2013. I bought a pack of six supposedly-non-reusable KMC 10-speed links back about 2010 or 2011 and have been reusing them since with no issues. There's even a decade-old BikeForum posting: bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/…
– Andrew Henle
Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 20:35
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A trick is to let the solvent stand for the month (perhaps with the chain in it) , and then without shaking, carefully pour off the top ~90% off to a second jar. The remainder will contain 90% of the solids which settle over time, so you can dispose of that.
– Criggie ♦
Commented Nov 13, 2020 at 21:38
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@AnAnt If it takes you 30 seconds to find the quick link, pop it, and drop the link and the chain into the jar, you need more caffeine. Maybe another minute to put the newly-lubed clean chain on. How much time do you spend degreasing a chain while it's on the bike? And how much of a mess that needs to be cleaned up does that make?
– Andrew Henle
Commented Nov 14, 2020 at 12:04

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