How To Fit A Shimano Chain. Removing a Shimano bike chain. I have just tried to install a new Shimano Ultegra chain with the provided quick link.

The chain will be damaged if it is cut at a place where it is joined with a reinforced connecting pin. Thread the new chain over the big sprocket and chainring. Removing a Shimano bike chain.
Shimano uses a special pin to connect their chains.
Make sure the chain is shifting smoothly between gears. You will need a chain tool for this. This is for the Shimano H. Once the pin is flush on the outside face of the chain use your needle nose pliers to break off the smaller portion of the pin.
