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[Closed] 11spd shimano quick links crazy expensive - alternatives?

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Seems pretty scandalous how expensive shimano quick links are. Are kmc or sram ones compatible? Guessing not…

I’ve tried and failed several times to relink chains without them but anyone got any other bright ideas?


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 10:37 pm
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Cable tie?


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 10:39 pm
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I always ran SRAM ones on 11 speed Shimano chains in the olden days. And reused then many, many times.


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 10:40 pm
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I've used the 10 speed decathlon ones quite a bit, work a treat

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/11-speed-quick-release-links-twin-pack/_/R-p-119911


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 10:58 pm
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Kmc ones work for me 🙂


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 11:01 pm
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As above, i have used KMC and not had an issue, reality is they have to be the same size due to all having to work with cogs in cassettes, pullets and chainrings, so will all be the same size in terms fit (width, pin size, etc), pretty sure i've used a SRAM one as well over the years without issue as well.


 
Posted : 09/09/2021 11:23 pm
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Ive got a out 50 FSA 11spd quick links.. time to cash in?!


 
Posted : 10/09/2021 12:13 am
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Decathlon - pretty sure made by / in the same place as KMC. Work just fine.

Only available in one colour though (you'll have to look to see)

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/11-speed-quick-release-links-twin-pack/_/R-p-119911


 
Posted : 10/09/2021 7:20 am

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