Stiff Chain Link

mudslinger

Hello,

My chain recently snapped so I bought a new SRAM chain from Wiggle which I've had for about 2 weeks. I've ridden 6 times with the new chain & all appeared to be fine but the last time I was out the chain started skipping. I've checked the chain & found a very stiff link. I've sprayed lube on it & it has loosened a bit but not enough.

Can I replace it with another powerlink? Or does it need replacing?

supersonic

Grab the chain firmly either side of the link, and flex the chain laterally - this usually frees them up. Or use a chain tool to free it.

nicklouse

use a chain tool to losen it.

mudslinger

Thanks very much much for your very quick responses. Chain tool did the trick.

How much time do you 2 guys spend on this forum????

supersonic

Too bloody much ;-)

mudslinger

Well its a good job you otherwise idiots like me would be even more clueless :?

nicklouse

more than him!

:oops:

supersonic

Which considering I'm unemployed, is rather impressive!

nicklouse

or SAD.