powerlink for shimano chains :/

yess@fsmail.net

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... odelID=871

i bought the above part for my shimano 5700 chain.

ive received it and it says for use with sram 10 speed chains only

this is not apparent from chain reactions description

ive half fitted it the links havent yet been pulled fully through the small hole if that makes sense

will this powerlink work?
and any ideas on how to get pulled that final bit so its properly connected?

thanks

nicklouse

it is not a powerlink but a powerlock, not reusable for 10spd. and of cause the makers will say for there own product only as they dont test with other makes of chain.

generally if the speed is the same there are no issues as the chains are the same width.

sungod

^^^this

a powerlock link needs force to complete fitting...

position the link so it is on the top length of the chain

apply the rear brake and hold the bike steady

then push on one of the pedals to increase chain tension until the link clicks and locks into positiom

yess@fsmail.net

great sun god! sorted

ratsbeyfus

I use the sram powerlock on Shimano cahins - no problems. I also re-use them as well - never had any problems doing so.

tincaman

The 7/8/9 are powerlinks, the 10/11 are powerlocks. If you search around, you will find that people are reusing powerlinks but not the powerlocks (one use only)

ratsbeyfus

Nope, I re-use the SRAM 10spd powerlock on shimano 10spd chains.

sandyballs

Me too, used the same one at least a dozen times now with no probs.