How to Remove a SRAM link

Davy

My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
anyone advise on how to remove the link?
Davy

jim beam

Davy wrote:
> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
> Davy

squeeze the plates together, then push the two rivets as if to compress
the chain lengthwise.

Tom Kunich

"Davy" <me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> wrote in message
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> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?

It's a pain in the butt Davey. You have to keep teasing it and eventually it
will open up. I turn the chain so that the master link is horizontal and the
two end links are vertical falling away. I then use a pair of plain
combination pliers over the edges of the link to push each side in the
correct direction to open the link. Eventually it opens this way but until
it opens you wonder if it ever will.

jim beam

Tom Kunich wrote:
> "Davy" <me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> wrote in message
> news:Xns9AC5E27C4DD9Bmeremoveallthistextc@216.196.109.145...
>> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
>> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
>
> It's a pain in the butt Davey. You have to keep teasing it and
> eventually it will open up. I turn the chain so that the master link is
> horizontal and the two end links are vertical falling away. I then use a
> pair of plain combination pliers over the edges of the link to push each
> side in the correct direction to open the link. Eventually it opens this
> way but until it opens you wonder if it ever will.
>

defeated by the simple and observable then tom? are you related to jobst?

A R:nen

Davy <me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> writes:

> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?

Just push the sideplates together lengthwise and diagonally (the ends
without the extra hole towards each other). Use pliers if necessary,
but usually it does break apart even just by hand. Note that the
PowerLock for a 10-speed chain is *not* supposed to be removable.

landotter

On Jun 22, 4:16*pm, Davy <m...@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> wrote:
> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
> Davy

Chain tool, replace with easier to use KMC master link.

Tom Kunich

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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> Tom Kunich wrote:
>> "Davy" <me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9AC5E27C4DD9Bmeremoveallthistextc@216.196.109.145...
>>> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
>>> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
>>
>> It's a pain in the butt Davey. You have to keep teasing it and eventually
>> it will open up. I turn the chain so that the master link is horizontal
>> and the two end links are vertical falling away. I then use a pair of
>> plain combination pliers over the edges of the link to push each side in
>> the correct direction to open the link. Eventually it opens this way but
>> until it opens you wonder if it ever will.
>
> defeated by the simple and observable then tom? are you related to jobst?

The real comedy here is that there are three others who posted essentially
the same thing as I did. But somehow you manage to get the link apart
despite the fact that no one else goes it your way. Oh, that's right -
you're all talk and no real knowledge. I keep forgetting that.

jim beam

Tom Kunich wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
> news:Z4mdnTXJlePHWcPVnZ2dnUVZ_sLinZ2d@speakeasy.net...
>> Tom Kunich wrote:
>>> "Davy" <me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9AC5E27C4DD9Bmeremoveallthistextc@216.196.109.145...
>>>> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
>>>> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
>>>
>>> It's a pain in the butt Davey. You have to keep teasing it and
>>> eventually it will open up. I turn the chain so that the master link
>>> is horizontal and the two end links are vertical falling away. I then
>>> use a pair of plain combination pliers over the edges of the link to
>>> push each side in the correct direction to open the link. Eventually
>>> it opens this way but until it opens you wonder if it ever will.
>>
>> defeated by the simple and observable then tom? are you related to
>> jobst?
>
> The real comedy here is that there are three others who posted
> essentially the same thing as I did. But somehow you manage to get the
> link apart despite the fact that no one else goes it your way. Oh,
> that's right - you're all talk and no real knowledge. I keep forgetting
> that.
>

so easy for you to say, and so hollow when you do. unfortunately for
you tom, mr. sour grapes, i'm speaking from direct personal experience.
but don't let that get in the way of a good pissing match, will you.

Werehatrack

On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:16:00 -0500, Davy
<me@removeallthistextchobham.org.uk> may have said:

>My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
>anyone advise on how to remove the link?

To unsnap the link, there are several options.

Some like to squeeze the two rollers toward each other using a pair of
really skinny needlenose pliers.

Some fold the chain into a U with the snaplink acorss the bottom, and
squeeze the two adjacent (parallel) links together with whatever pair
of pliers is at hand.

Other people have other techniques, some of which depend upon
understanding of leverage, the operational principles of the link, and
the karmic balance of the universe.

You will find your own way. It may be one of those above, or it may
not. As long as it works, use it.

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Bill Sornson

Davy wrote:
> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
> Davy

Assume you mean open and not remove?

Anyway, just push the two ends together. Look closely to see which way the
pins are oriented, as it usually requires a little squeeze along with the
push. Massage it a bit, and...ta da.

I've never, ever needed pliers to disconnect a QL, even when it's nastily
encrusted with crud.

Bill S.

jim beam

Bill Sornson wrote:
> Davy wrote:
>> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
>> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
>> Davy
>
> Assume you mean open and not remove?
>
> Anyway, just push the two ends together. Look closely to see which way the
> pins are oriented, as it usually requires a little squeeze along with the
> push. Massage it a bit, and...ta da.
>
> I've never, ever needed pliers to disconnect a QL, even when it's nastily
> encrusted with crud.

you must be bullshitting! because tom kunich says it's a pita that
required pliers and all kinds of difficulty!

otoh, kunich could be a ham-fisted clutz that can't be bothered to look
at what he's doing properly, [naturally] experiences problems, then
projects those difficulties onto everybody else. and belly-aches when
told there's an easier way - like he /wants/ it to be hard!

not your problem bill. nothing to see here.

Tom Kunich

"jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
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>
> you must be bullshitting! because tom kunich says it's a pita that
> required pliers and all kinds of difficulty!

Ahh, sniveling again I see. You don't need to cry because I'm criticizing
your stupid remarks. Just go right ahead and continue them as you are. After
all, humor does add a lot to these groups.

jim beam

Tom Kunich wrote:
> "jim beam" <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in message
> news:A5SdnZqUT6bZf8PVnZ2dnUVZ_jGdnZ2d@speakeasy.net...
>>
>> you must be bullshitting! because tom kunich says it's a pita that
>> required pliers and all kinds of difficulty!
>
> Ahh, sniveling again I see. You don't need to cry because I'm
> criticizing your stupid remarks. Just go right ahead and continue them
> as you are. After all, humor does add a lot to these groups.
>

er, don't snip without annotation. at best, it's just rude, at worst,
it's an attempt to fudge context, and that's plain stupid.

returning to the bleatfest, "actually actually" tom, i'm pointing out
your ineptitude.

now carry on.

phs123@gmail.com

Davy skrev:
> My cycle has a SRAM chain with a removable link. Can
> anyone advise on how to remove the link?
> Davy

It depends whether it is a 10 speed chain or a 8-9 speed chain.
The 10 speed link is not meant to be reopened. (some people do it
anyway)
The 8-9 speed links are reopened by very gently squeezing the two
links while pressing them into opposite directions using two fingers.
It helps if you take the tension of the chain, by eg. making a small
"U" on the chain where the link sits.
In the beginning it seems very difficult, but just train the procedure
when the chain is of until you get the knack for it, then it will be
easy to do in the future.

If you are using force you are probably doing it wrong. Dirt and rust
makes it somewhat more difficult to do, but just "snake-and-shake" the
chain until the dirt/rust gets worked off.
I have never needed pliers, even with heavily corroded chains.

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