Powerlinks

[Pickled]

Ok, I am pretty sure this has been discussed before (can't find though), but....

 

 

 

Can you use a Powerlink on a Shimano chain?

 

 

 

I know the usual story about, use genuine parts, etc. but does it work. and if so, does the powerlink wear at a different pace, etc. are there any downfalls if you do use a Powerlink instead of the usual pins??

[Tumbleweed]

yes you can.

[jmaccelari]

 

SRAM manufacture a 9 speed Powerlink, and I have been using them

on my Shimano (XTR and XT) 9 speed chains on my MTB for 5 years now

without any problem. I previously used them on my 9 speed 105 as well.

 

I have had one link snap in that time.

 

10 speed Powerlinks come from Wippermann (very good) and SRAM.

The SRAM ones do not work with 10 speed Shimano chains - the

Shimano chain is just slightly too thick for the link to engage.

 

I've been using Wippermann for about 2 years on 10 speed DuraAce

and Ultegra chains without problems.

 

Shimano are going to bring out a 10 speed powerlink soon (if not out

already) with the new DuraAce...

 

As for how good they are?

 

I replace my Powerlinks with my chain. The only failure I have had is when

I reused a set - and I'm embarrassed to say it was twice. They broke on

the third chain.

 

All my bikes have powerlinks (SRAM 9 speed on my MTB and Wippermann

10 speed for my roadbikes). It's easy to clip them off for cleaning and the

last time I bent my hanger and the chain went through the rear wheel, I

could just unclip and pull it out...

 

jmaccelari2008-09-29 04:02:43

[calabash]

Yes but it takes more effort on a new chain

[Pickled]

Thanks guys.

 

I am looking at putting a link in my XT 9sp, will make my life easier in getting in to all the corners to clean and service parts. Instead of pushing pins out, I can simply remove the link...

[IanJ]

Who stocks the Wippermann?

[jmaccelari]

 

Who stocks the Wippermann?

I found some at Illovo some years ago and bought the lot. They have

not restocked. Any good LBS (not Makro for the cheap guys adverse to

"price-fixing") should be able to get hold of them. I'll ask Dunkeld...

 

BTW, be glad you missed the Campus2Campus yesterday...

 

[jmaccelari]

 

Thanks guys.

 

I am looking at putting a link in my XT 9sp' date=' will make my life easier in getting in to all the corners to clean and service parts. Instead of pushing pins out, I can simply remove the link...[/quote']

Also, you can only push the pins in and out so many times... after that they

tend to fall out by themselves...

 

[IanJ]

BTW' date=' be glad you missed the Campus2Campus yesterday...
[/quote']

 

I am, I was busy enjoying a huge breakfast at the Cavern whilst you lot were struggling in the wind .

 

Now I just have to work off the weight gains this week. I did do quite a bit of walking and rode my MTB on some of the hiking trails so all was not lost.

 

[Thug]

 

SRAM manufacture a 9 speed Powerlink' date=' and I have been using them

on my Shimano (XTR and XT) 9 speed chains on my MTB for 5 years now

without any problem. I previously used them on my 9 speed 105 as well.

 

.....

 

 

[/quote']

 

Don't let Steven M hear you say that, you know how pernickety he is with validating warranty claims

 

[AndreZA]

Also' date=' you can only push the pins in and out so many times... after that they
tend to fall out by themselves...
[/quote']

 

You should NEVER remove a pin that you have put in. Always break it at a differant link.

 

 

[javadude]

The 10 speed SRAM links are called Powerlock, and are not designed to come apart after connecting. Not sure about Shimano 10 speed but they do work with campy chains.

[jmaccelari]

 

 

Don't let Steven M hear you say that' date=' you know how pernickety he is with validating warranty claims

[/quote']

If he can get me a Shimano one at a cheaper price (in the time honoured tradition

of all Hubbers!), then I'll use 'em...

 

BTW, has Steve ever warrantied a chain?

 

[jmaccelari]

 

You should NEVER remove a pin that you have put in. Always break it at a differant link.

 

Didn't think of that - thank heavens I use SRAM Shimano Powerlinks!!!

 

[jmaccelari]

 

 

The 10 speed SRAM links are called Powerlock' date=' and are not designed to come apart after connecting. Not sure about Shimano 10 speed but they do work with campy chains.

[/quote']

That might explain it. The SRAM ones were so tight I could only have gotten them

on using pliers and would never have gotten them off. When I took them back, the

guys at Illovo told me it was because of the thickness of the Shimano chain and

said they'd only work with SRAM chains...

 

Is that a case of BS from an LBS?

jmaccelari2008-09-29 04:49:15

[Mudsimus]

You can use the Sram links on shimano and campag chains, even though the agents say otherwise.