SRAM chain on Campagnolo drive train

Jon_1976
Jon_1976 Posts: 690
edited April 2013 in Workshop
I've got an unopened SRAM PC 1050/1 Chain, which is listed as SRAM & Shimano compatible. Would it work on the Campagnolo equipped I'll be building up next week or do I need a Campag specific chain? I just don't want to open the packaging, try it and find it isn't suitable.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Yes, provided a chain is the right width for the transmission, they are pretty-well universal, despite what manufacturers tell you.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    I use SRAM on a veloce groupset on one bike. It is much cheaper than buying a Campag chain tool and then needing another for the 11 speed as well.
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    nathancom wrote:
    I use SRAM on a veloce groupset on one bike. It is much cheaper than buying a Campag chain tool and then needing another for the 11 speed as well.

    Does anyone who uses Campag chains actually use the chain tool?! I use Campag chains and have no Campag chain tools. It's not a problem :wink:

    The SRAM chains I have on my MTB seem to rust instantly - doesn't alter their effectiveness but they do look like they've been dragged out of the sea after they've only been out a couple of times. I'll use another brand when these run out.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • nathancom
    nathancom Posts: 1,567
    Rolf F wrote:
    nathancom wrote:
    I use SRAM on a veloce groupset on one bike. It is much cheaper than buying a Campag chain tool and then needing another for the 11 speed as well.

    Does anyone who uses Campag chains actually use the chain tool?! I use Campag chains and have no Campag chain tools. It's not a problem :wink:

    The SRAM chains I have on my MTB seem to rust instantly - doesn't alter their effectiveness but they do look like they've been dragged out of the sea after they've only been out a couple of times. I'll use another brand when these run out.
    I hadn't ever tried, probably scared off by all the "If you don't use the £120 special chain tool then you will probably die horribly" messages Campag spread around. Do you just use quick links with them or is it easy to judge when the pin is properly inserted like on Shimano chains?

    You are right on the SRAM chain being a bit rusty, but it has functioned fine on the winter bike (which is rust coloured), was cheap and easy to install with the quick link.
  • Bar Shaker
    Bar Shaker Posts: 2,313
    I am a massive SRAM fan but when it comes to chains, it has to be KMC.
    Boardman Elite SLR 9.2S
    Boardman FS Pro
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    nathancom wrote:
    I hadn't ever tried, probably scared off by all the "If you don't use the £120 special chain tool then you will probably die horribly" messages Campag spread around. Do you just use quick links with them or is it easy to judge when the pin is properly inserted like on Shimano chains?

    I use the Lezyne 11 speed chain tool myself, and the tool actually flares the end of the pin once it is inserted. I'd rather use KMC 11 spd quick links though - although these seem very expensive still

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