Use A Chain Tool With A Shimano Connecting Pin

Full step-by-step instructions with pictures and text to accompany this guide can be found on madegood.org; https://www.madegood.org/bikes/repair/use-a-chain-tool-with-a-shimano-connecting-pin/

Any single-speed or standard derailer chain can be connected with a chain tool. Narrow 9, 10 or ’11 speed’ chains have plates that are too thin to make this a reliable process and connect with special links that are supplied with them. Some chains – for example Shimano – have to be broken and reconnected with a special pin. Others with a trick link that can be dismantled by hand.