SRAM Powerlink removal.
cheese_toastie
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Hi, I have an Sram chain fitted to my mountain bike with a powerlink fitted. I have been trying to remove this for a while now so I can properly clean and lube the chain.
They obviously go on a lot easier than they come off, I have tried thin nose pliers to push it together to enable removal but not budging.
Does anyone know a good method of removing these things. Or is there a special tool you need to buy? Thanks
They obviously go on a lot easier than they come off, I have tried thin nose pliers to push it together to enable removal but not budging.
Does anyone know a good method of removing these things. Or is there a special tool you need to buy? Thanks
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Squeeze the plates together and push from each end.I don't do smileys.
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There are tools available to separate them but really they are just funny shaped pliers. Are you sure it is a Powerlink? 10 speed Sram chains use Powerlock's which are not designed to be reused.0
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It is an 8 speed chain, I have seen the demos on U tube and tried squeezing them together. But no luck, checked out ebay before and you can buy special pliers for between £8 and £12.
I think perhaps this powerlink is just unusually tight, thanks for the help.0 -
I had exactly the same problem and eventually had to break the chain and replace the power link .0
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I find sometimes I struggle for a bit, swear, curse, hurt my fingers etc.
Then relax for a second, try again and they just slip out easily. It's like a technique.I don't do smileys.
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I separated my KMC chain recently and there was definitely a knack to it. After a good few minutes messing about with needle nose pliers I tried it by hand and after a couple of goes I got the angle right it separated easily. I needed it off there and then, and was just about to say f**k it and use the chain tool when I tried it by hand and it just popped open.0
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If using pliers, make sure you compress in the right place, one way seperates them, one way tightens them even further!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I have given up trying to remove this powerlink by hand, at my local Halfords the staff their recommended the use of propper link pliers as they are designed to be a tight fit for obvious reasons lol.
They have ordered me some KMC link pliers for, only £7.69 which is cheaper than ebay and arriving tomorrow.
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Spray or clean with release oil and it will come apart with no effort , any dirt stops the links compressing together so you will never get it apart .0
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I think I paid under a fiver for the proper tool. Worth it to avoid all the swearing.0
