Connecting pin and method using the connecting pin

摘要

A connecting pin for use in a bicycle chain for example. The connecting pin has a pin body for connecting a plurality of connecting members at least one of which defines a through hole, an inserting portion attached to a longitudinal end the pin body, the inserting portion having a tapered portion insertible into and retainable at the through hole and a detachable connecting portion provided between the pin body and the inserting portion for detachably connecting the same. A connecting method using the connecting pin is also disclosed.