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colloquially, but incorrectly
Surely an Oxymoron there?
Possible to argue that they would do it to make a 'maximum performance : minimum life product'...
The gold link is a slot fit - basically you don't need a chain breaker tool to install and remove the chain.
You don't need tools, although I recommend you lubricate the link thoroughly when you install it to make removal easier. Unlike a motorcycle O-ring chain split-link, you don't need to compress the link laterally; just assemble the two parts and then slide them 'together' in the direction of chain tension (the chain tension stops it from ever falling apart).What I still don't fully understand, how does this gold link work? Would I need special tools?
One time I had a serious chain-suck incident and was facing a 20 km walk and a Train Ride of Shame. The Missing Link allowed me to remove the chain and wheel from the bike and flail them around* until they separated, much to the amazement of my riding companions. In the end, I rode another 120 km that day. (The core problem was a bent derailleur hanger - I carry a spare!)
* Don't try this at home, kids. Unless you have to.
My hero!
The way I heard it was that you dipped the bike into souchu, lit it on fire and was doing a sacred fire-dance on the beach!