As per the title... I've got a nice new Ultegra groupset on the new beasty, but on my roadie I replaced the Ulty chain some time back with a chain that has a split link in it - and I find this rather handy for cleaning.
Also, If I were to bust a link in my new Ulty chain with my enormous torque I'd be needing to pop a link and put a special Shimano tapered pin in it... or do I pop a link and put a split link in.
I may not be being clear:
- Is it worth putting a split link in my chain NOW, for maintenance purposes?
- In my on-bike tool bag should I keep a Shimano pin - if the chain busts I pop the link, replace the pin and ride one link short (possibly losing 53/25 which I can live without), OR...
... If the chain busts I pop the link out and replace with a split link?
Any ideas?