Getting an XT chain with the XT groupset I ordered from shimano (sponsorship gig), but I'm partial to my SRAM/Sachs chains. I really like the powerlink, for one. Is it possible to use a powerlink with a shimano chain, or am I better off just to ride the XT till it breaks (already broken one shimano chain, and that was when I was still under 130lbs!), drop another 25 bux on the new bike and get a new S/S chain? I'd throw the one I have on my bike on it, but I don't want to wear out the new drivetrain.
Thanks again!
If I can convince my parents to lend me a hundred bucks or so, I might be riding a blue powdercoated Blur with a Marzocchi Marathon SL on it within the next month. Mmmmm.... Bike shop here has the frame in the basement, and they said they could give me a deal on it during their big sale next week. Its either that or a 4 month wait and no discount... ouch!
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Getting an XT chain with the XT groupset I ordered from shimano (sponsorship gig), but I'm partial to my SRAM/Sachs chains. I really like the powerlink, for one. Is it possible to use a powerlink with a shimano chain, or am I better off just to ride the XT till it breaks (already broken one shimano chain, and that was when I was still under 130lbs!), drop another 25 bux on the new bike and get a new S/S chain? I'd throw the one I have on my bike on it, but I don't want to wear out the new drivetrain.
Thanks again!
I've read on the internet that folks have used Powerlinks with Shimano chains with no probs.
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If I can convince my parents to lend me a hundred bucks or so, I might be riding a blue powdercoated Blur with a Marzocchi Marathon SL on it within the next month. Mmmmm.... Bike shop here has the frame in the basement, and they said they could give me a deal on it during their big sale next week. Its either that or a 4 month wait and no discount...
ouch!
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Jon Bond
If there is no go with the 'rents let me know. I may be good for a loan.
Mike - I know someone in NE who'll break your legs for a Maudite. ;^)
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Getting an XT chain with the XT groupset I ordered from shimano (sponsorship gig), but I'm partial to my SRAM/Sachs chains. I really like the powerlink, for one. Is it possible to use a powerlink with a shimano chain, or am I better off just to ride the XT till it breaks (already broken one shimano chain, and that was when I was still under 130lbs!), drop another 25 bux on the new bike and get a new S/S chain? I'd throw the one I have on my bike on it, but I don't want to wear out the new drivetrain.
Thanks again!
I've read on the internet that folks have used Powerlinks with Shimano chains with no probs.
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If I can convince my parents to lend me a hundred bucks or so, I might be riding a blue powdercoated Blur with a Marzocchi Marathon SL on it within the next month. Mmmmm.... Bike shop here has the frame in the basement, and they said they could give me a deal on it during their big sale next week. Its either that or a 4 month wait and no discount...
ouch!
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Jon Bond
If there is no go with the 'rents let me know. I may be good for a loan.
Mike - I know someone in NE who'll break your legs for a Maudite. ;^)
..or at least cover your car in snot rockets!
Hmm, I think I owe that person a saddle, thats currently sitting in a box waiting to be shipped... I think I'm in deep snot 😉
Getting an XT chain with the XT groupset I ordered from shimano (sponsorship gig), but I'm partial to my SRAM/Sachs chains.
I used to be that too but I have changed my mind. The last time I used a Sachs chain it did not change gears as swiftly as the Shimano changes do, since then I use only IG 92 or Durace chains. It is not a big deal to carry a few of those little pegs that join Shimano chains, in fact they work without too if they are joined rightly.
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Getting an XT chain with the XT groupset I ordered from shimano (sponsorship gig), but I'm partial to my SRAM/Sachs chains. I really like the powerlink, for one. Is it possible to use a powerlink with a shimano chain, or am I better off just to ride the XT till it breaks (already broken one shimano chain, and that was when I was still under 130lbs!), drop another 25 bux on the new bike and get a new S/S chain? I'd throw the one I have on my bike on it, but I don't want to wear out the new drivetrain.
Thanks again!
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Jon Bond
I'm not sure about the power link, but I have been using a super link (theramp.netslmain.htmlOpen ↗) with a shimano chain for years with no problems. I know Sheldon's shop sells them, or your LBS should be able to order them for you (mind did). Chris.
