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SRAM flattop powerlock on regular chain

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I've a SRAM 12-speed quick link here which says "flattop powerlock". Can this be used on a regular non-flattop/transmission chain. It's just for a spare in the bag but don't want to find out on the side of a trail it doesn't work. My Google skills are not really helping me here.

Any pointers about compatibility between new Transmission stuff and older 12 speed SRAM/Shimano stuff in general would be useful! I'm used to using a mix of SRAM and Shimano (mainly SRAM cassettes and chains, Shimano everything else).

Thanks!


 
Posted : 13/06/2024 11:41 am
 5lab
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sram flattop chains are (afaik) not the normal chain spec - the rollers might be smaller? Something like that. if so the pin diameter may also be different. Can you test it on a small offcut of chain at home?


 
Posted : 13/06/2024 11:46 am
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Good question i just bought 5 assumming they would work any where….

But i think my current chain isn’t flat top but the link is. I’ll look when i get home


 
Posted : 13/06/2024 11:47 am
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Yes all of my eagle chains have come with a flaptop splitlink as standard, works fine


 
Posted : 13/06/2024 12:00 pm