Old 10-09-11 | 03:22 PM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Originally Posted by Looigi
I reuse SRAM power links for the life of the chain it came with. I don't reuse them on new chains.
SRAM PowerLinks and SRAM PowerLocks are different. PowerLink is what their 8 and 9-speed master links are called and are considered reusable, at least for the life of the chain they came with. PowerLock is the 10-speed master link and SRAM claims they are not reusable once removed.

Note to Mudpie: The only chain I've ever had to repair on the road was a Campy. Not mine but another rider's. I personally have never had a Shimano or Wippermann chain fail and I typically use them for 6000 - 8000 miles before replacement.
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