number of times SRAM Link?

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(205lbs masher/sprinter)

On 6/14/04 7:04 AM, in article
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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it? Best, Bill Black

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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it? Best, Bill Black

Carry a spare, just in case. Doesn't weigh anything and they
have been known to break. Mine did. I had the spare. Five
minutes later in the middle of the Blue ridge Parkway I was
riding again, no tools required. Bill Brannon

Bill Black said:

How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it? Best, Bill Black

Just one. It will wear at about the same rate as the other
links, so why use one worn link in a new chain?

Dave Lehnen

If you're talking about the "quick release" link (A.K.A.
Craig "SuperLink"😉, I usually keep one for the entire
life of the chain (about 5000-6000 miles) this way the
link's wear stays about the same as the rest of the
chain throughout it's life. When the chain wears out,
the SRAM link goes into the recycle bin with the chain.
New chain, new link.

I usually have to re-wax every 4-500 miles, depending on
weather, mud, etc. so, depending on other repairs, about 6-
10 changes, total.

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for the hills!"

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On 14 Jun 2004 07:04:06 -0700, [email hidden] (Bill Black) may have

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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it?

My opinion: Inspect when you replace the chain (and, if the
link was already a used part when installed, at any
subsequent removal) and replace when the pins are visibly
worn, or when the link does not latch properly.

If you're buying SRAM chains that are not bulk-packed, they
should be supplied with a new connector link. I retain the
old Powerlinks when I take an SRAM chain off, and keep them
as emergency spares if they're not worn.

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Dave Lehnen said:

Just one. It will wear at about the same rate as the other
links, so why use one worn link in a new chain?

I disagree. The posts of the removable link wear the holes
they attach to. With a new chain, you get new holes. The
removable link doesn't wear the same way as the rest of
the chain.

I get over 5,000 miles on a chain and haven't worn out
a link yet.

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pitching it?

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Should not reuse with a new chain. You 'should' get a new
one with a new chain. Use when removing/cleaning and then
pitch along wth the chain.

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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it?

Zero. I throw them out when I get the chain and use a chain
tool. Total waste of time if you ride in the rain a lot and
have a dirty chain. Just finding the stupid thing takes
longer than popping a rivet. -- Jay Beattie.

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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it?

Zero. I throw them out when I get the chain and use a chain
tool. Total waste of time if you ride in the rain a lot and
have a dirty chain. Just finding the stupid thing takes
longer than popping a rivet. -- Jay Beattie.

Send 'em to me. I'll send you some SASEs...
--
Rick Onanian

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How many chains do you use the SRAM link on before
pitching it?

Zero. I throw them out when I get the chain and use a
chain tool.

Do you use 10-speed chains?

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Zero. I throw them out when I get the chain and use a
chain tool.

Do you use 10-speed chains?

No, I use a mix of 8 and 9 speed chains. -- Jay Beattie.

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it?

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Zero. I throw them out when I get the chain and use a
chain tool.

Do you use 10-speed chains?

No, I use a mix of 8 and 9 speed chains. -- Jay Beattie.

If you have any SRAM links for 8 or 9 speed chains you're
not using, let me know how much you want for them! Thanks

I'll look and see if I have any. -- Jay Beattie.
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Do you use 10-speed chains?

No, I use a mix of 8 and 9 speed chains. -- Jay Beattie.

If you have any SRAM links for 8 or 9 speed chains
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let me know how much you want for them! Thanks