Dave G. Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hey guys I need a little help, I have just broke my chain form the power link and i bought a sram 951, should I keep using it or its better to put it away and use the chain with out it? I don't remember how old was my chain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I never had a powerlink snap on me while I used an 8 speed chain on my last bike. I did have chains snap from fatigue in under a year though, but I don't do big gaps. The one Wippermann connex link I tried did snap when used for trials though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_M Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 My experience with joining links is this.I used to use wipperman links on my stock. They were fine running a 22 tooth front cog. They would last for roughly 6 months then snap while riding along (bizaarly never when on the rear wheel...?). So as long as I replaced the link every few months all was well.Then I changed mt gearing to 18-16. I started breaking wipperman links really quick. Two times I broke a new one within 1 hour of fitting it.After this I stopped runing them, and started running sram links. They lasted longer. Maybe 3 months?Now I ride mod and just join my chain and leave it. I no longer have any reason to break my chain. Therefore my recomendation is this- If you run a 22 on the front, use a wipperman cause its easy to get apart. Just change it every 6months.- If you run an 18 up front, use a sram link and replace it pretty regularly- If you ride a mod you shouldn't need to break the chain regularly so don't use a joiner.Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Personaly i would stay clear of using any sort of joining link and just join it properly using a chain tool.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Unless you're on a KMC in which case they're great, no matter what people say!Joining normally removes the mushroomed head to the pin, making it weaker and more likely to giveI'm running a split link and a half link with no issues at all, and have been for quite some time Sram links suck ass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 The reason many people hate opening SRAM powerlinks is because they don't understand how they work. I've got powerlinks off peoples' bikes with my bare hands in seconds after they've been cursing them for not opening when they try. The trick is to squeeze the side plates together in the direction of the pins (Sometimes you have to wiggle the chain around each pin to clear grit out of the pivots if its muddy) before sliding the link apart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G. Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) thank you guys, it really helped me, I hope the chain won't brake at leas in the next 3 months, then i will change it just for my security... somebody told me that I should change the chain every 3 months so i will use the powerlink and hopefully i will see the fatigue before it brake's.Cheers! Edited February 1, 2009 by Dave G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETROLEO Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Bit late i know, but i have used a power link on my DJ Orange Hitman and it's only ever come undone one time, and that was when i was not riding it and my mate was changing gears while pulling wheelie's bit it has been fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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