On Oct 22, 4:15 pm, "Clive George" <
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> "Duncan Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > Has anyone come across an SRAM quick-link for 1/8th chains, or a close
> > equivalent? I want to be able to replace a link on the road without a
> > chain tool. I've seen photos of some Wipperman chains that have
> > something called a spring link - but can't tell whether they require a
> > tool or not - or even whether they're available in the UK..
>
> Do you remember the traditional chain link for these chains? Came in 3
> parts - plate with two extra long pins, plate with two holes in, and a clip
> which went on the outside of the plate and clipped onto the pins (which had
> recesses to allow this).
Almost sounds like the Wipperman spring link, did you just have to
prise the clip with a screwdriver to open the chain, and pop it back
with your fingers to close it?
>
> Question is, when you say "replace a link on the road", what do you mean?
> Coz whatever link you use, if you're trying to get rid of the inner one (eg
> because it's bent) you'll need a chain tool - unless the entire chain is
> made of quick links!
>
My current track chain has a simple threaded nut that passes through a
roller and threads into a plate at the other end. I put a little
loctite around the thread and so far no problems. However, strikes me
that below zero some water could turn to ice and potentially cause
trouble with this arrangement.
I'm trying to make the commute as self-sufficient as possible, so
would like to plan for the contigency of a chain breaking in the dark
in freezing conditions. While I'm getting pretty good with the old
chain-tool, I wouldn't like guarantee my chances with cold fingers or
dropping pins in the dark, etc. So I was thinking of carrying a spare
chain of the right length just ready to slip on with a powerlink -
except I've not seen one yet..
Thanks,
Duncan