10 speed quick link advice

[jackthelad]

Hi guys over the years I have always carried the quick links as a spare for 8 speed and 9 speed sram chains,as these are the chains of choice (871) (971).Now having a 10 speed setup sram ( 1051 )I thought just a case of buying sram power link to carry as spare for 10 speed sram chain.Then i heard you are better to use KMC quick link as they can be reused instead of the 10 speed power link from sram which cannot be reused.Any advice on quick link and where to purchase would be highly appreciated thanks.

Update just read that you need a tool to remove the power link from chain,would not like to have this hassle out on the road,should I remove the power link and put a KMC link on from scratch which I believe come off quite easily

Jackthelad

 

[mrandmrspoves]

Hi, You can readily get the KMC 10 speed version as well..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-10-SP...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5651b628bc

 

[youngoldbloke]

I use the (Campag specific)10 speed KMC quicklink on a Campag chain, and on Shimano 9 speed, and would use them (from scratch) on Shimano or SRAM chains as well. Seems crazy to faff about with special short lengths of joining chain (Campag) or special pins (Shimano). I believe you can also get 11 speed versions too. Usual suppliers, Wiggle have them at £5.56 (pair) at the moment.

 

[fossyant]

SRAM are indeed recommended one use only on 10 speed, so go with KMC links.

 

[jackthelad]

thanks for the replies guys, and the links to purchase, just needed it confirmed

 

[PpPete]

KMC 10 speed quick links can sometimes be difficult to remove the first time. There is a specially shaped pair of pliers you can buy to help.

I give a new link a quick local ride to bed in and if it won't come off after without the tool I give the slots a quick rub over with 800 or 1200 grit emery to remove any sharp edges. Doesn't need much - and they'll then come apart easily in future in the case of a roadside emergency.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Has anyone tried this method? http://www.ctc.org.uk/file/member/201107050_0.pdf
I carry a pair of fine-pointed tweezers, with the points bent slightly, and the links come apart fairly easily if you take the tension off the chain and squeeze the sides of the link at the same time as you push the pins towards each other with the tweezers. Easier done than described, but the tweezers do the job of the special pliers.

 

[jackthelad]

guys I was going to carry the links as roadside emergency backup.Is it wise to remove the power link and replace with a kmc link from start or just leave the powerlink on and carry them as spares.I have a set of park tool master link tool in my tool box.
But i dont want to make this an addition tool to carry out on the road

 

[lejogger]

You 'can' remove the KMC links without the special tool, BUT I bought one earlier in the year and it's one of my best purchases. I like removing the chain to give it a good clean and on a few occasions i've had to break the link it was that tight. The pliers make it a piece of cake, and I've probably recouped the cost in terms of replacement links I haven't had to buy.

 

[ianrauk]

You 'can' remove the KMC links without the special tool, BUT I bought one earlier in the year and it's one of my best purchases. I like removing the chain to give it a good clean and on a few occasions i've had to break the link it was that tight. The pliers make it a piece of cake, and I've probably recouped the cost in terms of replacement links I haven't had to buy.

Saves on the messy hands too...

 

[Banjo]

I bought a pair of small needlenose pliers in a poundshop ground down the points so they fit into the gaps in the chain then bent the points inwards towards each other so they donrt slip off. Not as good as the proper tool but it works and is small enough to carry on the bike.

 

[Crankarm]

Park Chain master link pliers MLP-1 are highly desireable. A must have purchase imho.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7781

 

[Crankarm]

Wipperman quick link for Campag 10 spd chains.

 

[Crankarm]

Saves on the messy hands too...

Nitrile gloves keep your hands clean.

 

[PaulSecteur]

2 for £4 at decathlon when they are in stock.

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/master-link-for-a-10s-chain-id_5933615.html

EDIT: The ones I have brought have been KMC so far.