Anyone know how to open an FD-M952 Mech? To fit over a chain

[Tricky1977]

Anyone know how to open an FD-M952 Mech? To fit over a chain.
Normally there is a screw this seems to have a tiny pin and spring mechanism. Do I just knock the pin out? Seems like another excuse to make me buy yet more tools :roll:

 

[RickTheUncivil]

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Or split the chain?

 

[Tricky1977]

I know but my chain tool isn’t great and I personally find that one of the most annoying jobs on the bike... “just a bit more, bit more and oops the pin is on the floor”. Might just be me, but...

 

[jimo746]

normally there is a screw this seems to have a tiny pin and spring mechanism. Do I just knock the pin out? Seems like another excuse to make me buy yet more tools :roll:

Or buy a decent chain tool and just split the chain like 99% of normal people would do. I think maybe youre overcomplicating this.
Or get a Sram or KMC chain that use the Quicklinks so you don't have to worry about pushing the pin out too far?

 

[Tricky1977]

Its even got a hinge and metal spring on the trap door, so it must be supposed to come apart

 

[Tricky1977]

Thanks I broke my chain

 

[jimo746]

Thanks I broke my chain

New bike time !!

 

[Tricky1977]

Ha ha! :mrgreen:

Hmm.....thinking now

 

[Tricky1977]

Oh and I’m buying a missing link chain as it worked well on my 10spd

I still wanna know why it’s got a sprung door though...

 

[RickTheUncivil]

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Does the cage flex when its moved? Maybe the whole thing moves a bit and the hinge / spring does something.