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Ant
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in the past, i have posted to the effect of how SRAM links are the best thing to happen to my
drivetrain since fixed gear. i read many posts about difficulties getting quicklinks off, but passed
them off as my own experiences had been easy. every single chain i run has a quicklink, and ive
installed many on other folks' bikes in the past. until a couple weeks ago, they would all install
easily with a slight tug, and come off with a pinch and a jerk.
ive just taken a job at a shop, and have installed a bunch of these chains in the last few days.
pc-48, like what i run, mostly. these quicklinks, technically identical to what ive been using, are
way more difficult to deal with. to lock them, i have to move the link to the top of the drivetrain
and use a pedal as a lever. and i can't get them off. period. (or, at least the one i tried to get
off yesterday). nor could any other mech in the shop, and it is nto a shop devoid of experience. and
we tried Everything. including using two people.
what gives? others noticing this? just a bad batch? will drivetrain wear make for a buttery-smooth
release in time? i dont look forward to having to use chaintools on quicklink-equipped bikes.
regards, anthony
drivetrain since fixed gear. i read many posts about difficulties getting quicklinks off, but passed
them off as my own experiences had been easy. every single chain i run has a quicklink, and ive
installed many on other folks' bikes in the past. until a couple weeks ago, they would all install
easily with a slight tug, and come off with a pinch and a jerk.
ive just taken a job at a shop, and have installed a bunch of these chains in the last few days.
pc-48, like what i run, mostly. these quicklinks, technically identical to what ive been using, are
way more difficult to deal with. to lock them, i have to move the link to the top of the drivetrain
and use a pedal as a lever. and i can't get them off. period. (or, at least the one i tried to get
off yesterday). nor could any other mech in the shop, and it is nto a shop devoid of experience. and
we tried Everything. including using two people.
what gives? others noticing this? just a bad batch? will drivetrain wear make for a buttery-smooth
release in time? i dont look forward to having to use chaintools on quicklink-equipped bikes.
regards, anthony