Mileage Posted May 28, 2010 Share Can you use a sram powerlink on a shimano chain. I read somewhere that shimano use a special pin/rivet? Anything else I should know about using powerlinks?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted May 28, 2010 Share Yes, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted May 28, 2010 Share chuck the shimano pin and use the powerlink. And always keep a spare on you when riding to use in the unfortunate event of your chain breaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted May 28, 2010 Share Yes, you SHOULD! Pins suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 28, 2010 Share 9spd works well.The 10spd ones are not reusable (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted May 28, 2010 Share 9spd works well.The 10spd ones are not reusable (I think) Opinion is split on this one (pardon the pun...). You can reuse a 10-speed SRAM link. I reuse my 10-speed link quite often as I take my chain off to clean it. The only difference is you need a pair of pliers to get them on and off while you can use your hands with a 9-speed link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 28, 2010 Share 9spd works well. The 10spd ones are not reusable (I think) Apparently they are IF you use pliers and force. So roadside repairs are out. Get the YBN links from Kiwi. They are cheaper then Sram and fully re-usable just like the 9spd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 28, 2010 Share OK. I have the Park Tool chain link pliers.So I will see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gert Janse v Rensburg Posted May 28, 2010 Share OK. I have the Park Tool chain link pliers. So I will see how that works. it will work like a dream..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted May 28, 2010 Share kmc also makes some pretty useful chain links, similar to the sram powerlink. Compatible with any chain which has the same thickness/speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark ellis Posted May 28, 2010 Share yes, but you need a spongle to attach it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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