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Chain cutting wont work
#1
Hi All,

So I've bought a chain and it naturally needs shortening by 6 links. You'll see from the pics but basically it just crushed the link, fortunately I have another 4 attempts before the real thing.

Please offer any advice you can as to why this might not be working! Thanks
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#2
http://www.parktool.com/documents/3a41b8ca2a39f86468322a51bc84f0703fe3b3b3.pdf

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/SI/SI_09G0B/SI-09G0B-003-ENG_v1_m56577569830682232.pdf

Take a look at theses instructions, it will help you, great way to learn trying on old chains or loose links

Always use a new connecting pin when installing 9 or 10 speed Shimano chain, never reuse the same rivet
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#3
Not sure what you mean by "crushed". Things look pretty much normal on your pictures.
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