Sram PowerChain 1030/1
CommyAdam
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Hey, i need to take a link or two out of my Sram PowerChain 1030 10 speed chain (or 1031 not sure) and i have read online that this isnt possible? I am not desperately techy when it comes to maintaining my bike and assumed all chains could be broken down with a standard chain tool. It would appear that to improve strength thats not possible with this sort've chain? Is this true? there is no way to take a link out?
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If you've used a power lock you'll need to break the chain and use a new one or even better one that is reusable from another maker0
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Take a look at this SRAM service page:
http://www.sram.com/service/sram/258,45
The 2010 technical manual mentions that a chain tool is required to shorten the chain (Page 73):PC1090R / PC1090 / PC1070 / PC1050 / PC1030 (1/2" X 11/128")
Chain length: (A chain tool will be required to shorten the chain)
The user manual for cassettes and chains doesn't mention shortening the chain but does say that the chain can only be closed with a PowerLock and the PowerLock can only be removed with a chain tool.
I think this may be where the confusion comes from. 9-speed chains were closed with a PowerLink which could be re-opened. 10-speed chains use a PowerLock which can not be opened like the PowerLink could.0 -
Ah, ok thanks! I think no luck on that front then. Yes, this is my first experience with a 10-speed powerchain...will go for a reusable chain shortly then i think...0
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Yes there is, I think you've misunderstood0
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Yes, I'll try again
1. SRAM indicate the PC1030 can be shortened with a chain tool.
2. 10-speed SRAM chains are closed with a PowerLock
3. The PowerLock can not be opened (the PowerLink on the 9-speed chain could be opened and re-closed)
4. The PowerLock can be removed with a chain tool
It should be possible to open the chain with a chain tool, remove a link and then rejoin with a new PowerLock.
I hope that's clearer.0 -
Yes, thank you i see now... will give it another go...appreciate it!0
