shovel Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 hi, i'd basically like to know of any experiences anyones had with sram powerlinks on a trials bike, i currently run a sram pc68 chain and i remove it a lot to clean it, i've never used the powerlinks with chains i've got because i'm a bit scepticle about its strength but with removing the chain alot to clean it i'm not sure how good that is for the chain with pushing out and in pins all the time so basically sram powerlinks, strong or not ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tipsy Jock Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Better than constantly breaking a chain without a doubt :) I'm running one at the mo and it seems ok. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephine Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Weak as, and working on the theory that a chain's only as strong as its weakest link it's a death sentence to a trials rider, do yourself (and the NHS) a serious favour and ditch it. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 Thats a lie to start with. Ive run Sram chains on a trials bike for almost 6 years. I allways use the power link, and have NEVER (touch wood) had one snap. Do yourself a favour, ditch the PC68, and get the cheaper 48. Ive found that the more expencive ones are weaker, and snap alot. PC58 used to snap every time I put pressure on the pedals, and it wasnt bad join, links sheered in 1/2. this is because the more pricey ones are designed for smoother shifting, and lighter weight. Seeing as Trials doesnt need good shifiting, go for a PC48, ive used them for years, and they rareley snap. You shouldnt need to remover the chain that offen, just used a chain cleaner, and leave it on the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted August 31, 2005 Report Share Posted August 31, 2005 (edited) I allways use the power link, and have NEVER (touch wood) had one snap. Ive found that the more expencive ones are weaker, and snap alot. go for a PC48, ive used them for years, and they rareley snap. ← So cutting out the nonsense.. the power link is stronger than the rest of the chain. No chance of the power link letting you down, you just have to worry about the 10's of other links. :) Edit: El typo made me sound dyslexic Edited August 31, 2005 by Spacemunkee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandy32 Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 if you need to know :: i've run a cheapo sram chain with the powerlink jobbie, the same chain, for nearly 2yrs!! no breaking!! its unbelievable. Not only do i use these chains for trials, but also for DJ, XC and DH. They're as strong as anything, you can whip them off in a second, and they're cheap >_< (Y) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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