I use one of these as i use light weight chains for racing and change chains quite frequently, but if you using heavy duty hard links you will need a larger heavy duty model.
Most brand new chains come with a clip style master link.
No special tools required to install.
Only high performance chains come with rivet style master links.
Use a master link. A riveted link is not needed.
Actually, you can get the old one off with a chain breaker:
Use a master link for the new chain.
I use one of these as i use light weight chains for racing and change chains quite frequently, but if you using heavy duty hard links you will need a larger heavy duty model.
Most brand new chains come with a clip style master link.
No special tools required to install.
Only high performance chains come with rivet style master links.