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I can open the sram power link on my mtb no problem.
but on my rd & cx bike they just wont budge. I've degreased/lubed, held a towel in my hands for extra grip.
anyone any ideas?
powerlink pliers from crc
Is it a SRAM chain? They're a bit of a **** iirc. KMC ones are much better.
Alrght craig. Get some powerlink pliers
makes the job so much easier 🙂
If the road and cx bike are 10-speed then they are PowerLOCKS and are not designed to be re-used.
Flex the chain side to side then squeeze in the way and push.Walk away and try again they can be a pest at times?
What druidh said.
yep they are 10 speed (my mtb is 9)
so I need pliers and once opened they are no good?
can I fit a powerlink instead? just makes cleaning so much easier (like on my mtb)?
KMC 10spd chain connectors are reusable...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25439
I've been using a 9-speed Powerlink on my 10-speed CX/Tourer for months and it has been fine. Or - as suggested - get a KMC or a Clarks 10-speed one.
Not sure that KMC link above is to the correct kmc. You need the KMC Missing Link.
Having said that I have the KMC missing link on mtb Shimano 10 spd chain and they are a complete bitch to get open.
I put mine in a pair of grips, diagonaly so that as you squeeze it, it's forced open
email me if you need a pic
Chris
charlie the bikemonger - Member
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/quick-link-chain-pliers-290-p.asp
Thanks
😉
Yip. KMC 10 speed missing link and pliers.
Not sure that KMC link above is to the correct kmc. You need the KMC Missing Link.
From CRC
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[b]KMC Replacement Chain Connectors[/b]Replacement missing link
The part number stamped on the image on CRC (CL559R) matches the number stamped on the [url= http://www.kmcchain.eu/?en/products/connectors/missing_links/ ]KMC website missing links picture page[/url]..
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But that might still mean it's the wrong thing 🙂