The beginning of the quick chain connector

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Now let me introduce the beginning of the quick chain connector.

About 6 or 7 years ago , 11 -speed components were introduced to MTB , and at the same time, the rate of use increased among elite riders at official domestic race sites, and at the same time, there were many problems with broken chains. It has become At that time, I was also in the elite class feed, and even if the rider desperately pushed the bike and returned to the pit area, the mechanics could not do the work well, probably because they were in a hurry. . When I witnessed such a scene many times, I became worried whether I could do it myself.

At that time, I was in the feed with my son's support, so even if I lost time due to trouble and I couldn't expect the race result, I wanted him to run toward the goal without giving up until the end . I started thinking about what I could do to get him back in the race as soon as possible.

The number one problem with chain installation was that passing the rear derailleur led to time loss, so the idea to improve this was the aluminum wire.

This alone made RD routing very fast, and I felt its effectiveness. From here, it's a small detail, but it will lead to the development of the quick chain connector.