Post #1765497

2026-04-27 12:14 UTC

#Cycling #PSA Go check you&#39;ve got a chain quick link with whatever you carry when you&#39;re out. Don&#39;t assume the one you think you have is actually there. Yesterday I learned it wasn&#39;t, discovering this about as far down this valley as you can see. Amazingly I was bailed out by the only other cyclist I passed all ride. Thank you Stu, whoever you are! #BikeTooter #MTB

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@jerzone@techhub.social 2026-04-27 12:20

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com I have a small pouch of dehydrated quick links. Haven't actually ever tried them, but the weight savings ...

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@DurableAce@social.vivaldi.net 2026-04-27 12:22

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com Cycling is big on karma.

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@paul_edwin@mastodon.beer 2026-04-27 13:54

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com Been there, done that, got the worn out overshoes

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@dank@jorts.horse 2026-04-27 15:49

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com Hooray for kind passersby! granite makes a set of levers that double as quicklink storage and chain pliers. they also nest to conserve space and keep the quicklink captive while jiggling around in a bag. i managed to break a pair through misadventure and the company replaced them at no cost, no questions asked. they're about double what Pedro's cost, but with the added functionality and slimmer design still very reasonable at $10 - $15

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@SeanHawley@aus.social 2026-04-27 23:45

@pete@masto.hypertelia.com Reminds me to check I've got links to cover my 10, 11 and 12 speed chain bikes.

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