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Old 14-04-06, 08:09 AM   #1
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Default Anyone bought a chain riveter/splitter?

ANyone got one, and do they trust themselves fitting their own chains?
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Old 14-04-06, 09:14 AM   #2
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Default Re: Anyone bought a chain riveter/splitter?

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ANyone got one, and do they trust themselves fitting their own chains?
Yes and yes.
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Old 14-04-06, 09:22 AM   #3
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Yeah, I've got a Hein-Gericke one and it's very easy to use and comes with good instructions which are easy to follow. Not had any problems yet , touch wood and whistle!.
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Old 14-04-06, 09:53 AM   #4
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How much did you pay for it? I need one for this weekend.
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Old 14-04-06, 09:58 AM   #5
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yes and yes.
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Old 14-04-06, 09:58 AM   #6
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£50
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Old 14-04-06, 09:59 AM   #7
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There are a couple on ebay atm. Both look ok and in fact are probably more versatile than the one I have.
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Old 14-04-06, 10:15 AM   #8
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but postage is about a tenner, i just went to the shop and picked one up, not many bike shops are open today though
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Old 14-04-06, 10:38 AM   #9
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Yes and yes, (again).
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Old 14-04-06, 12:49 PM   #10
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anyone got a good pic of how much the soft link's should be peened (sp?) over?
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