New quick links can be difficult to remove by hand. I use CV boot clamp pliers to make the job easier. Once they get a little worn you can remove them by hand no problem. This is a KMC 10 speed X10 chain with Missing Link. KMC recommends reusing link 2-3 times. Sram recommends replacing 10 speed Powerlocks after every use.
Post time: Jan-14-2017