Reusing shimano 12 speed quick links

Connex links are designed to be reused and do not require tools for assembly or removal. 11 & 12 speed are pricey but they are quite reliable.

Shimano 11 and 12-speed quick-links - are they really not ... - Reddit

They are fine to reuse. The issue is that they can't claim they are reusable because there is a patent on a reusable link.

Are Shimano quick links reusable - The Hub - Vital MTB

Officially, Shimano says they aren't re-usable. Unofficially, they are definitely re-usable. If it feels loose or sloppy get a new one. Otherwise don't sweat ...

12-speed Shimano Quick Link: To Reuse or Not to Reuse?

If the chain is worn out, then reusing the quick link is not a great idea, because it is worn out too. If you're taking the chain apart every ...

Are quick links REALLY single use? - Bike Forums

Therefore do not reuse on a new chain. Perhaps I have this wrong, but I've disconnected and reconnected the same link on a chain for the life of ...

compatibility, how to fit a quick link and can you use it more than once?

Quick links can't be used more than once, although there are some exceptions. This is because a quick link is weaker when reused and there is a ...

Can You Reuse A Quick Link On A Bike's Chain? - YouTube

Can you reuse the quick link on your bike's chain? What's the best way to remove dried tubeless sealant? Should you use your average power ...

Reusing Master Links? - Equipment - TrainerRoad

The official position from the companies is don't do it. That being said, I've reused Shimano and kmc 11 speed quick links/master links without ...

Re-use of Quick Links (Shimano) and PowerLocks (SRAM) on 12 ...

From the reading I've done, both these speed links, specifically for 11 speed and 12 speed cassettes, have a "notch" which gets damaged when ...

Tech Mailbag #7: How many times can I reuse a 12-speed master ...

The likes of Shimano and SRAM state that their 11- and 12-speed chain links are single-use only, and once you open them, they need to be ...

Can I reuse chain link pins after removing links from shortening chain

Shimano chains can be rejoined with a special, speed specific, reinforced chain link pin, which has tapered, guide aspect, followed by the ...

How many times can you re-use a quick link? - Singletrack World

The ones supplied with the chain are like you point out single use. KMC do a range that are multiple use across there own range and crosses over to Shimano and ...

QUICK-LINK (11 / 12 Speed) - Shimano

Do not reuse a QUICK-LINK that has been removed. If the QUICK-. LINK is reused, there is a risk that it will loosen and become detached, which may result in ...

12 speed quick link ? – Singletrack World Magazine

i.e. they can be reused, but only x number of times. Trusting people to keep count is apparently beyond the wit of (certain) parts of mankind. So, easier to say ...

Re-use Shimano quick link? - Bicycles Stack Exchange

Do not reuse a QUICK-LINK that has been removed. If the QUICK-LINK is reused, there is a risk that it will loosen and become detached, which may ...

Chain QUICK LINKS: Are they keeping you from waxing? - YouTube

Quick links can be reused 20-30 times. I've never had one come apart. Dura ace and Record chains have hollow pins whereas a quick link pins ...

Chain quick links: A guide to easy connection - Velo

Newer 11 and 12-speed links are much the same as those 10-speed links, and most are designed to be closed once. Shimano, SRAM and KMC (one ...

Has anyone here had a problem after reusing a quick-link...

Sram's 9 speed Power Link was designed to be reused. Sram's 10 speed and 11 speed Master LOCKS are one time use only. KMC and Shimano's master ...

Shimano 12-Speed Chain Quick Link (2-pack) - Trek Bicycle Tustin

Brand: Shimano, Product: 12-Speed Chain Quick Link (2-pack)

Reusing quick links. | CycleChat Cycling Forum

Guidance on reuse of 'quick links' (ie taking the chain apart, but not at end-of-life, and then using it to rejoin the chain) varies from make to make.