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Bent Link - SRAM pc1031 - Options?

by backflipbedlem
Sat, Nov 15, 2014 22:40
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Hey all,

I have a SRAM pc1031 10 speed chain.

I recently had a crash which bent my mech hanger, which then snapped pulling the whole derailleur into the wheel, and bending the mech to pieces.

So whilst waiting for my replacement mech I thought I'd give my chain a clean.

So I pushed a pin out of the chain, and proceeded to give it a good clean.
I then discovered that one of the chain links was bent, and that I also had a powerlink meaning I didnt have to push a pin out.

I'm now finding it difficult to source a spare link or a relevant pin.

What are my options? Can i replace a single link? or when u have a bent link do you just have to replace the whole chain?

I've found a new chain for £13.99 inc postage, but want to know if I can fix it for cheaper, as there is nothing wrong with the rest of it. And it is nice and shiny clean again! lol

Any help greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
Lee

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Flying Scot | 10 years ago
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I wouldn't risk it, replace the chain, there may be other damage you haven't noticed as the drive line got chewed.

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CXR94Di2 | 10 years ago
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Just sling it, better still weigh it in. You're going to risk damage to the new mechanism for £13!

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massspike | 10 years ago
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I always save the excess lengths of chain just in case I need to replace a damaged link or two (requires a chain breaker). If you didn't maybe one of your mates did or possibly a friendly LBS might give you one. A few links of any SRAM 10-speed would do.

You might also want to check the wear level on your old chain first. It could well be worn enough to justify that new chain. (Just lay a 12" ruler over the chain, it should line up with the end of a link, if it has stretched more than 1/8" it is shot)

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Gkam84 | 10 years ago
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Can you not just stick in another powerlink to replace the broken one?

There is no issue with having multiple powerlinks in a chain. Infact, you could make a whole chain from powerlinks and it would work fine

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The _Kaner replied to Gkam84 | 10 years ago
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Gkam84 wrote:

Can you not just stick in another powerlink to replace the broken one?

There is no issue with having multiple powerlinks in a chain. Infact, you could make a whole chain from powerlinks and it would work fine

Technically, you couldn't make a 'whole' chain from power links...
You could replace all 'outer plate' parts of a chain with power (missing) links...but not the inner plate parts...and if you have a bent inner plate...unless you have spare links, to cannibalise...you will need a new chain

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backflipbedlem replied to The _Kaner | 10 years ago
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The _Kaner wrote:

...and if you have a bent inner plate...unless you have spare links, to cannibalise...you will need a new chain

That is a very good point! And one that would of defo tripped me up! And cost me a few quid!
New chain it is then!
Cheers for all the help guys!

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