I'd suggest a KMC or cheaper SRAM even for the beater. Having the Power link has come in handy more than once for taking off the chain for doing some stuff. The SRAM comes with what they call a Powerlink and the KMC comes with a close equivalent. Both are a squeeze and push to loosen and click into place to lock for normal use. Well worth the extra 50 cents or buck these options cost over a noname rivet link chain IMHO.