10 Speed Powerlinks
 

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[Closed] 10 Speed Powerlinks

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Hi,

I need provisions for what happens when my 10 speed Shimano XT chain snaps. Is my only option the Shimano chain connecting pins or is there a 10 speed powerlink equivalent without spending £16 (!!) for 2 SRAM powerlocks that are only designed to close.

Many thanks in advance,

Chris


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 2:37 pm
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I just bought 2x powerlocks from CRC for about £6.

I'll just clean the chain on the bike for now I suppose.


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 2:54 pm
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I'm sure KMC make a removable one.

But they are all hilariously expensive at the moment.


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 2:59 pm
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Chris

If the chain links are the same size as Shimano 10 spd road chains then you can use these. I believe the road and MTB chains are compatible.
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25439 ]KMC links[/url]
Although the ad doesn't state it, it is a twin pack and you get 2 sets of connecting links, I just bought some last week.
KMC make the chains for Shimano anyway.


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 2:59 pm
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My mate just has a 9sp normal sram one on his 10sp xtr & has had no probs in 3 months.


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 3:30 pm
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£9 for a chain link? really? Have we now got Zimbabwean levels of inflation?


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 4:06 pm
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I use KMC 10 speed Shimano compatable ones. They are re-usable.
You get X2 links in the pack for your 9 squid. They have worked fine.


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 4:11 pm
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Thanks guys for the useful comments. I think I'll get the KMC ones but keep them unopened alongside my 9 speed ones and then if disaster strikes I'll try the 9 speed first.

Many thanks,

Chris


 
Posted : 26/01/2011 4:49 pm

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