PowerLink compatability with Shimano chains
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PowerLink compatability with Shimano chains
Anyone know whether or not the 9-speed powerlink is compatible with a Shimano HG-93 chain? Or would I be better off to simply purchase a SRAM chain?
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01-06-06, 01:47 PM
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Never had any problems but it might be cheaper to get the SRAM chain, it comes with the link.
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01-26-06, 05:27 PM
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Just in case anyone was curious, the 9-speed powerlink fit my HG-93 chain perfectly. 
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There's been a couple of threads mentioning the Powerlink is not compatible with the Shimano 3x series.
Given a choice, I'd go for the SRAM chain. I've been running them for 5+ years and not a problem. I don't believe Shimano chains are better than SRAM.
Given a choice, I'd go for the SRAM chain. I've been running them for 5+ years and not a problem. I don't believe Shimano chains are better than SRAM.
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Originally Posted by MudPie
There's been a couple of threads mentioning the Powerlink is not compatible with the Shimano 3x series.
Given a choice, I'd go for the SRAM chain. I've been running them for 5+ years and not a problem. I don't believe Shimano chains are better than SRAM.
Given a choice, I'd go for the SRAM chain. I've been running them for 5+ years and not a problem. I don't believe Shimano chains are better than SRAM.
I'm not sure which chains are included in the Shimano 3x series (forum/google searches weren't all that revealing).
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This thread discusses PowerLinks and Shimano chains, FWIW: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/133545-will-silver-8sp-powerlink-work-shimano-ig-51-chain.html
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Originally Posted by af895
This thread discusses PowerLinks and Shimano chains, FWIW: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=133545
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I am another user of the SRAM golf links with Shimano chains HG-93 and some lower level 9 speed chain. Works just fine, contranry to what Shimano wants you to believe.
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
I am another user of the SRAM golf links with Shimano chains HG-93 and some lower level 9 speed chain. Works just fine, contranry to what Shimano wants you to believe.
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/168164-shimano-ig31-chain-sram-silver-powerlink-not-working-help.html
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Originally Posted by MudPie
Not only does Shimano warn of dire consequences if used with SRAM, but SRAM has same warning.
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