chain pins and masterlinks

[crispi]

there is a seller on ebay that has 11 speed pins and masterlinks http://stores.ebay.com/Direct-Chain-Sal ... 1321145016

anyone try these yet? i have used sram powerlinks for years on my 10 speed chains w/o problems, just have not tried these after-market brands and thinking of taking a leap here, thanks

[Humanbeing]

I just installed 2010 Athena. I bought a Leyzne 11 speed chain tool. I had trouble fitting the Campagnolo connecting pin - stiff link. I'd also bought KMC missing links so I put that in and no problems. It's just a bit harder to lock than the 10 speed and I doubt whether I'll be able to separate without the special pliers. Running smooth as.
No idea about the links you mention.
I hope that's some help,
Peter

[Mickstrel]

I also put in the 11sp KMC links ( the chorus chain I bought had three very stiff links) you can pop them open with a long nose pliers, but I'm not sure its good for them, I deformed one reusing it. I'm not sure they are made to be reused. Merlin cycles sell 11sp chain links cheap.

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop ... BNQR11.htm

Out of interest has anyone had problems with very stiff links ??