Excellent Bike chain, totally worked for my bike. The first one I bought I made couple of mistakes so I ended up buying another one and that worked out. While it is not advised when cutting a chain to reuse the riveting pins that are already on the chain. I have reused the rivets and have had no problems at all. What I do is before reinstalling another part of the chain, I put a drop of oil on the chain rivet, clean up the excess, then using a chain tool I carefully replace and push the rivet back in place making sure the rivet makes contact. Then after the rivet is in place I give the chain a slight bend and then I check that it's rolling like all the others. If there's any advice I will give to others buy chain rivets when reconnecting a chain, never reuse the rivets already on the chain unless you have to, but like I said I have had no problems with the method I used. But I agree with the manufacturer and other mechanics that it would be wise that you replace the chain or just make sure you buy new connecting rivets that work for your chain when reconnecting links.
One thing I have learned is that when installing and threading a chain into the rear derailleur is when pulling the derailleur down put the chain over the top pulley wheel then under the bottom pulley wheel. What I love about this chain is the master link or quick link that comes with. They connect easily and it's even easier if you have master link pilers I used Park Tool MLP 1.2 Tool. That makes the job so much easier and faster than using needle nose pliers or your hands. Chain installment can be confusing, usually it can be guess work. KMC unlike some manufacturers actually tells you the narrowness of the chain on the packaging. Also if your using products from the same manufacturer like Shimano that manufacturer will tell you to use only Shimano products, well you can but it's also possible to Mix and match products. I highly recommend this chain, it's easy to use and install and very affordable.Highly recommended!
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.02 x 3.9 x 0.75 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.4 x 3.4 x 0.6 inches |
| Brand Name | KMC |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | The product is replaced if broken from factory |
| Model Name | Z8.1 , Z51 |
| Color | GREY |
| Material | Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cycle Force Group |
| Part Number | KMC032 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Style | 8-speed |
| Included Components | MASTER LINK |
| Size | 0.5 inches X 0.09" |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
