SRAM Powerlink

[Citius]

So I am not entirely convinced that the powerlinks are essential and have just been introduced to cater for those who are technically incapable of using a chain splitter properly.

I don't understand your thinking. Powerlinks/Powerlocks/Missing Links, etc are all just alternative - and easier - ways of joining/breaking a chain. They are not 'essential' and it has nothing to do with being technically capable or not. It's just easier, ffs.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Nothing wrong with being lazy if it actually works. Why fanny about unnecessarily with a chain tool when in seconds you can have a powerlink on or off without one? Teapots and leaf tea are lovely, but teabags are a chuffing sight easier.

Yep, that works

 

[DaveReading]

So I am not entirely convinced that the powerlinks are essential and have just been introduced to cater for those who are technically incapable of using a chain splitter properly.

Not to mention this new-fangled, lazy, unnecessary indexed shifting.

 

[ColinJ]

Sorry, what was the question again ...?

(I got distracted wondering how somebody who is ignoring somebody else knows what they have posted! )

 

[winjim]

Sorry, what was the question again ...?

(I got distracted wondering how somebody who is ignoring somebody else knows what they have posted! )

Oh come on, everybody peeks!

 

[ColinJ]

Oh come on, everybody peeks!

I don't think that I have ever ignored anybody here on CC so I wouldn't know ...

 

[Sharky]

Thanks for all your comments on the necessity of power links etc.

 

[Drago]

No one here has suggested they are necessary, merely that that are a perfectly acceptable and effective means of joining a chain.

 

[Tim Hall]

No one here has suggested they are necessary, merely that that are a perfectly acceptable and effective means of joining a chain.

I did.

 

[Drago]

Ah, in which case I must apologise Sir.