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How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:39 pm
by BugsBunny
Hi guys
I have a SRAM 11 speed chain with PowerLink. POWERLOCK
Any tips on how to "open" the chain?
Bugs
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 3:45 pm
by Uncle Just
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:03 pm
by ironhanglider
I presume that 11spd is the same as 10spd which has a power lock rather than a power link.
It is intended for a one time use, IOW fit the chain and then use bolt cutters at the end of its life.
Cheers,
Cameron
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:08 pm
by Calvin27
long nose pliers worked for a long time before i got the chain tool linked above.
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:45 pm
by RonK
No special tools required.
Method 1:
Method 2:
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:31 pm
by eeksll
I got the tool (its free shipping padding from the UK sites)
I tried the plier tool shown above, couldn't get it to work. Also I can not always close the link with my hands especially if its a new one. I am just putting it out there that the link used in the video has been open/closed a few times making it loose.
Didn't try the bent spoke way, but I suspect you would be bending and rebending that thing into shape everytime you use it.
Re: How to "open" a SRAM chain
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:46 pm
by RonK
eeksll wrote:I am just putting it out there that the link used in the video has been open/closed a few times making it loose.
I carry only basic tools whilst on tour, and since I'm changing from 9sp to 10sp I had to be sure it
would work.
Easily opened a new and tight Powerlock with a Leatherman Wave.