Powerlinks ?

RandG
RandG Posts: 779
edited December 2012 in MTB beginners
While looking for a spare power link I notice they come in various 7/8/9/10 speeds. So quick question is, will a 9 speed link work on a ten speed chain....in an emergency or will I have to buy 10 speed link. (I have 9 speed links)

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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    No. Correct speed needed, don't buy 10 spd SRAM ones as they are one use only
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    No. Correct speed needed, don't buy 10 spd SRAM ones as they are one use only

    Oh jeez, wish I had heard that before ordering 5 the other day.
    My London Road
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    5!? Presumably for many bikes?

    KMC Missing Links are a better bet.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    njee20 wrote:
    5!? Presumably for many bikes?

    KMC Missing Links are a better bet.

    Yeah 5 :?

    I keep a spare set in most of my riding gear, and some at home as well. Had too many times where I have needed them.
    My London Road
  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Was out riding with my mate a while back and his chain broke (10spd). He had no kit with him, I only had 9spd powerlinks. It worked fine and is still going strong months on.
    Not saying its ideal, but in this case, it worked fine.
    Oh yeah, as others have said, KMC not SRAM for 10spd.

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