Doesn't matter.

 

Putting on a new Record chain and I'm not sure if it matters which side is the outside and which is the inside..... Does it matter? If it does which side goes where

TIA

The chain has the same plates on both sides so it doesn't matter, but read the instructions that came with the chain. I believe they're specific about which direction the closing pin should be pressed, and whether it goes on the leading or trailing end of the link.

 

Thanks!

 

Update, I checked one of my chains (still in the box) and there's no reference. I think the info about leading/trailing end of link, and pressing inside to outside, might have come from one of the service techs at campy USA.

I don't use 10s chains so I can't tell you for sure, or even if it matters at all. BTW- I'm a firm believer in the reliability of connecting links so I don't bother tracking pin instructions.

 

The Chain Is On!!

Put it on the other night. Used the rivet supplied with the chain which was a bit nerve racking the first time putting it on as I did not want to F'up the new links.

The old chain had a Whipperman connex but when you ran it backwards it would hang-up briefly. I also saw a post that Campy had taken slow-mo film of chains with verious connecting links showing them hanging up slightly as the went around. DON'T FLAME ME. I am just reporting what I saw and read, I am not even sure that my old chain was hanging up because of the connex or not I am just giving my rational for using the rivet. I know that a lot of people have had very good experience with the whipperman.

Anyhow if your not using the campy tool, I found it helpful to keep my thumb over the link the rivet was being pressed into so that it stayed aligned with the pin on the chain tool. I also went just a little too far with the rivet and had it flush on the inside of the chain. This caused the chain to hang up going through the derailleur and expletives to be uttered. I just turned the chain tool around and snugged to rivet back the other way a bit and viola' she's a good! A few derailleur adjustments and the drive train seems to be a-ok:thumbsup:

Going for a spin in a few hours, hopefully my prologo nago evo tr saddle shows up today:thumbsup:

 

The 1st time can sometimes be a bit scary. Congrats for; 1. asking for help and 2. getting it right.

 

Update, I checked one of my chains (still in the box) and there's no reference. I think the info about leading/trailing end of link, and pressing inside to outside, might have come from one of the service techs at campy USA.

I don't use 10s chains so I can't tell you for sure, or even if it matters at all. BTW- I'm a firm believer in the reliability of connecting links so I don't bother tracking pin instructions.

Please check your pm's, sir!

 

Thanks!

 

FYI, if you are using Campy 10spd UN chains I have good luck with the SRAM Powerlock connectors. No pin pressing, and easy installation. They CANNOT be removed and re-installed though so the connection is permanent like the Campy pin. One can break the link by pressing out a pin and then re-installing another Powerlock.