When I did this (gold SRAM powerlink on a 9-sp Shimano chain) the powerlink was significantly wider than the chain, and it would catch on the front derailleur.neon said:Thanks aa8t8!
Your experience would mean that the SRAM 9-sp chains are wider that Shimano, correct? I use SRAM PC-99 (with gold powerlink) on my DA triple 9-sp bike, but now am curious if the Shimano chains are indeed thinner.....cydewaze said:When I did this (gold SRAM powerlink on a 9-sp Shimano chain) the powerlink was significantly wider than the chain, and it would catch on the front derailleur.
Make sure you inspect it after you install it.
That's correct. I applied a Powerlink to my fiancee's Tiagra/105 9-sp equipped Lemond, and noticed that it seemed a little wider (maybe 1mm) than the link it replaced. In fact you could jockey it side to side with your fingers. I had her ride it, and twice while upshifting to the big ring, the Powerlink caught on the front derailleur and stopped the cranks dead in their place until she backpedalled and took another stroke.dhk said:Your experience would mean that the SRAM 9-sp chains are wider that Shimano, correct?
Thanks for the reply. I can see where having the master link wider than the chain would not be a good thing. Always learning something new here.cydewaze said:That's correct. I applied a Powerlink to my fiancee's Tiagra/105 9-sp equipped Lemond, and noticed that it seemed a little wider (maybe 1mm) than the link it replaced. In fact you could jockey it side to side with your fingers. I had her ride it, and twice while upshifting to the big ring, the Powerlink caught on the front derailleur and stopped the cranks dead in their place until she backpedalled and took another stroke.
It was an easy solution. I ditched the Shimano chain for a SRAM, and it works perfectly, and now I have a spare powerlink. I prefer SRAM chains anyway.
If you want to go one better, do what I do. SRAM chain with my Campy Veloce 9s drivetrain on my commuter. Works beautifully, and no Shimano.dhk said:Also like competitive products wherever possible....Shimano got enough of my money for shifters, derailleurs and brakes.
Good deal. I do take my chain off for cleaning (stick it in a tupperware container full of degreaser and shake the hell out of it), so as you can imagine, I prefer the powerlink.dhk said:I've gotten 6000 miles on the PC-99 chain before hitting the first (0.75%) wear limit on the Park CC-3 gauge, so I'm very happy with the service life and performance. I don't take my chain off for cleaning, but like the master link a lot better than the push pin.
cydewaze said:Good deal. I do take my chain off for cleaning (stick it in a tupperware container full of degreaser and shake the hell out of it), so as you can imagine, I prefer the powerlink.
I'm on my second season on my PC-99 Hollow Pin chain (i.e. 4500-ish miles). So far no measurable wear. The previous one is on my spare bike, and still shifting well after several years of use.
Orpheus said:I know that everyone uses degreaser on chains, but here is what the SRAM manual says about the PC-99 chain:
• Regular lubrication will extend the chain's service life. Apply oil to the chain links rollers and allow to work in.
• Clean dirty chains before oiling. Do not use any grease-dissolving or acidic agents. Cleaning agent must be rinsed off after a few minuteswith water. Apply oil after chain is completely dried.
http://sram.com/_media/techdocs/Chain_all_MTB_08_02.pdf
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