sram 9 speed chain

lugsey2k5
lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
edited July 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
am i right in thinking that a sram 9 speed chain will work with my 9 speed shimano cassette like this 1 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=9911

and why do people think sram chains are so much better
thanks

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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    Yep, that'll work.

    People prefer Sram chains mostly for the powerlink. There is said to be a slight difference in shifting quality, but it's probably so small as to be unnoticeable.
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    ok, thanks
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    another daft question. do i need a chain spliter to join the sram chain. reading park tools and it sujests so:S
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well if you buy an OE sram chain then yes. if you buy an after market chain no cause it comes with a powerlink. but you will need a chain splitter when fitting any chain as they come oversize.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    ok chears
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    sorry. got another question
    would i be able to put this power link http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... odelID=871
    on this chain http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=9911
    im skint and carnt afford a chain already with a power link at the moment
    sorry for all the questions
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes. dont forget the chain splitter.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    chears again added the spliter to my basket :)
    thanks for the help
  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    The Powerlink is fine but you'll get one with your chain anyway
    Dave S
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    dave_s wrote:
    The Powerlink is fine but you'll get one with your chain anyway

    Dave no he will not. they are OE chains that come with a rivit pin.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    Soz, my mistake.
    It's just that every SRAM chain I've ever got from CRC has had a Powerlink with it
    Dave S
  • lugsey2k5
    lugsey2k5 Posts: 960
    says in small print under the text, only noticed it my self after a second look
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    some one ordered some last week and no power link.

    thats the only reason i know.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    Suppose he could join the chain old skool style if he wants to save the money on the Powerlink.
    Much easier to fit the chain with a Powerlink admittedly (never been able to undo one myself after it's connected at the link)
    Dave S
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    dave it just takes practice. but i know what you mean.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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