Can I shorten Shimano chain?
Assuming it’s like my HG chains, just drive out one of the normal pins(other side to teh joining pin) to make it the right length, then join it together with the special joining pin. Once you’ve used the joining pin don’t remove it, if you ever need to break the chain again, remove another normal pin.
What is a Shimano IG chain?
Interactive Glide (IG) Interactive Glide (IG) chains are designed to work with IG cassettes, derailleurs, and cranksets on 1996-1999 XTR, Deore XT, Deore LX, STX-RC, STX, Alivio and Acera-X.
Do all bike chains have a master link?
Not all bikes have these links. They are most likely to be found on BMX bikes, single speed bikes or three-speed town bikes with internal gears. The more sprockets a bicycle has on its rear cassette, the narrower the chain must be and therefore the less room there is for this extra-wide master link.
What happens if bicycle chain too long?
If the bike chain is too long it will cause problems when changing gears as you shift gears and the derailleur can’t pick up the extra chain length. As a result, the chain may keep slipping off. Your front and rear derailleur are not properly aligned. The chainring, derailleur, or the chainring are damaged.
What happens if chain is too long?
A chain that’s too long (loose) may cause dropped chains and/or inconsistent shifting — front and back shifting. BUT, things can go really bad … if it does shift and rips the derailleur off, damages the chain or bends gear teeth. Too long – can cause annoyance. Too short – can be very expensive.
What is difference between IG and HG chains?
The HG chain is a narrower chain meant for 8-9 speed drive trains. The IG chain is wider and meant for 6,7,8 speed drive trains.
Will an Ig chain work with a HG cassette?
Any Shimano IG chain will work with any HG cassette. If you use a HG chain with a 7-speed IG cassette (CS-IG50 and CS-IG60) the rear derailleur adjustment becomes more critical. One significant compatibility issue is always to avoid using a HG chain with an IG-only crank set.