what chain?

[F5 Dave]

The screw clamp is good enough to get the sideplates on as long as you didn't push the pins a way out the other side (that is normal on a good chain) but not even close to good for riveting it. They need the tool. Any attempts to butcher it with a hammer will likely result in it fracturing it at a later date.

[disturbed]

yeah i made sure the pins are sticking out the right side, just used a spacer over the pins while i clamped it so they had room to come through. will go to the bike shop later and get them to rivet it. im sure they should do it for free. shouldnt take 2 mins

[yod]

yeah i made sure the pins are sticking out the right side, just used a spacer over the pins while i clamped it so they had room to come through. will go to the bike shop later and get them to rivet it. im sure they should do it for free. shouldnt take 2 mins

i did my own x-ring chain and sprockets with a mate - pressed it on in much the same way as you have and then used a rubber mallet and punch to peen the rivet ends - worked fine, done approx 8000kms on it so far, no probs

a LOT easier with 2 people tho...if the bike shop will do it for free or a nominal fee, it's probably worth it

[disturbed]

yeah ill go see them saturday. theres no way it will come loose before then.