Need SRAM PC48 chain replacement
07-14-15 | 06:50 AM
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From: Okefenokee Swamps.
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Need SRAM PC48 chain replacement
What's a suitable replacement or upgrade for said chain on my 1993 Rockhopper with 7 speed rear cogs?
What tool should be used to disassemble said chain???
What tool should be used to disassemble said chain???
07-14-15 | 07:12 AM
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A SRAM PC-850 should work, as should any 6-7-8 speed chain. If the PC-48 chain was closed with the provided Powerlink you shouldn't need a tool to take it apart, although master link tools like the Park MLP-1 (I have one and like it) make the job easier.
You will need a chain breaker tool to remove links to properly size the new chain. No tool is needed to close the Powerlink.
You will need a chain breaker tool to remove links to properly size the new chain. No tool is needed to close the Powerlink.
07-14-15 | 08:04 AM
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A SRAM PC-850 should work, as should any 6-7-8 speed chain. If the PC-48 chain was closed with the provided Powerlink you shouldn't need a tool to take it apart, although master link tools like the Park MLP-1 (I have one and like it) make the job easier.
You will need a chain breaker tool to remove links to properly size the new chain. No tool is needed to close the Powerlink.
You will need a chain breaker tool to remove links to properly size the new chain. No tool is needed to close the Powerlink.
07-14-15 | 08:14 AM
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They could be made to work, as would any long-nosed pliers, but I would not buy one as a substitute for the MLP-1. The tool is not strictly needed but makes the job easier.
07-14-15 | 08:38 AM
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07-14-15 | 11:37 AM
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One of the great things about these chains is that no tools are needed once they are cut to the correct length. 
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