How to easily install a Shimano 11/12 speed quick link without tools

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, I show the process I use to install a Shimano 11 or 12 speed quick-link. These quick-links require much more force to click into place than all previous quick-links from any brand. I've seen lots of folks struggle with installing these particular quick links, as they are hard to engage with a chain link tool.

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@xSLWRTHNUx 3 ай бұрын

I love videos like this. No nonsense, no silly vlog taking me on your grocery shopping trip first, just straight to the point and even showed a trick to lock it in place easier instead of using plyers. Thanks Joey.

@xSLWRTHNUx 3 ай бұрын

Update: I just did this on my fixed gear. Worked like a charm! However, I forgot that I have little metal spikes on the underside of my pedals to help with grip when out of the straps. I now have 3 bleeding holes in my hand... but my chain is installed so that's good!

@JoeyMesa 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video! Sorry you had to tear up your hand to get it set. You do have to use a pretty hard smack to get it set as you found out! If I'm setting one on a bike with sharp pedals, I like to "pad it up" by wrapping a shop rag or towel around the pedal a few times. I've definitely torn my hand up a time or two as well....

@PSChang1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip. It worked perfectly for me ... once I figured out the one thing you did but didn't say - the quick link MUST be above the chainstay. It's obvious once you think about it, but if you're dumb (like me), you'll smack the pedal with the quick link below the chainstay a few times before you figure it out. LOL.

@bars5762 Ай бұрын

I had the same problem 😀

@lepunch8709 4 ай бұрын

Oh Dear, that little tap on the crank changed my life. Thank you so much, I used to waste hours to get those shits together

@extraesfera 25 күн бұрын

Thanks my friend! This worked like a charm and saved me from buying another pair of pliers. 👍

@anttivonheikkinen2558 2 ай бұрын

I was already going to go the store to buy pliers for this purpose, but I decided to look on KZfaq and this was the first video I came across. BANG! Thank you so much! Awesome.

@TheGhashish 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking time to do this video!

@justpitchit 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. Just replaced my 1st chain with your help.

@adamtaylor4701 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Struggled using a tool but your method worked easily.

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@marrymeinportugal_official Жыл бұрын

Great short video. Thanks!

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback, I really appreciate it!

@ShaaneMAATE 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video mate big help!

@JoeyMesa 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

@aarynj 16 күн бұрын

Tips for getting it off when you installed it in reverse... the cutting disc is about to make an appearance

@drmoynihan Жыл бұрын

Pretty quick and easy. Seems pretty much the same with Shimano & SRAM. Thank you.

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

@martybragg7897 3 ай бұрын

But how do you remove the chain? I’ve got the pliers and the quick link but I can’t find the link to remove the chain. Any suggestions besides taking it to the bike shop?

@grahampotter6661 Жыл бұрын

This works, thanks so much!

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@johnyarmolovich3783 Жыл бұрын

I should have watched your video BEFORE I broke my pliers. Brilliant!

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

Ouch! Thanks for commenting though, I appreciate it!

@johnpauli9890 Жыл бұрын

Is 11 speed the same as 12speed link?

@aligferrari Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bleore Ай бұрын

The BAM! was the secret, thanks

@JoeyMesa Ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@saagar91 4 ай бұрын

F those wolf tooth chain pliers with zero leverage. this method worked super simple

@charlesmansplaining Жыл бұрын

Still searching for that Campagnolo 12 speed solution.

@AnahiltMG 8 күн бұрын

Both sides of my Quick Links have arrows so it does not matter which link you have on the outside because whatever link you use they are always correct from the front and wrong looking from the back side!

@JoeyMesa 7 күн бұрын

Yes, both sides are the same. If Shimano and SRAM both imprint this on the links, it must matter. The arrow should point in the direction of chain travel when looking at the Right or drive side of the bike.

@balazsfarkas9520 10 ай бұрын

Thx bro,luv ya

@JoeyMesa 10 ай бұрын

Thanks you!

@bobanundson9247 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@zakro5072 21 күн бұрын

I love you

@richardgate1571 Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the arrow then face the opposite direction on the inner connector?

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

Yes, as it should.

@richardgate1571 Жыл бұрын

@@JoeyMesa So explain to me why it matters which whey they are placed! I don’t put them any particular way and never have any issues.

@JoeyMesa Жыл бұрын

@@richardgate1571 modern chains are under tremendous stress when moving up the cassette under load. It took Shimano YEARS of testing to finally come out with their quick link. My guess would be the links hold up better long term in one direction than the other. Why else would they put the effort in to stamp an arrow on it?

@basslake8177 Жыл бұрын

@@JoeyMesa Both quick link bevels are identical to the outside bevels of a chain unlike the chain which has different bevels for inside and outside. In other words there is no wrong way to install them.

@christocan4710 4 ай бұрын

@@basslake8177wow! Surely one of the dumbest comment of this year. - Surely you can switch the direction of the arrow. Just turn the link around. Then under load the link can open.

@christocan4710 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, not quite. At least in my case even multiple hard kicks with the foot didn’t “seat” the link. Now I am afraid the chain might have gotten some damages. - People, just get some correct tools to do work that wrongfully done can hurt you.

@JoeyMesa 4 ай бұрын

A world tour Shimano neutral support mechanic shared this tip with me...Hasn't not worked after hundreds of installs.

@christocan4710 4 ай бұрын

@@JoeyMesa I understand although it is the typical statement. I was hopeful. But first try and did not work. I hit the pedal really forcefully. Much harder than shown. Brand new link. Now it is stuck between the two positions. Hopefully the pliers I ordered will work. PS: last year I had that kind of Shimano-Mechanic working on my bike before a race. He had no clue and fixed the bolt of my brakes with approx. 15 nm instead of 8. Didn’t use a torque wrench. Didn’t fix my problem. They care less than you think.