[the BIG cheese]

does anyone on here have any problems with the connex chain connector thing comeing loose, i bought one about a week ago and am waiting to get the rest of my drivetrain in before i install it. it seems that it would be really easy for it to come loose.

justified fear?

 

[recidivist]

Are they anything like the SRAM PowerLinks? (I haven't seen a Wipperman in person, just pics on the web -- it looks kinda similar)

I've had zero problems with any number of powerlink-ed chain in pretty much every bad condition -- road racing, fixie, touring, slalom, etc...

I have been digging the idea of a stainless chain (or one of the new ti ones....droooool). Would be curious if there are problems with the Wippermanns.

 

[the BIG cheese]

well it looks like its tough as nails, but there is no kinda retaining clip just slides togeather.

 

[spincrazy]

The power link just slides together too. I'm sure it's fine.

I know of one way to try it out.....

 

[Serial Midget]

I use the connex link on my campy 10 speed chain - I have done a few grinding climbs and my sprints wit zero problems. The set up is similar to the gold link on my sram pc99 9 speed chains. I couldn't live without them - I like clean chains. What will you be using it with? Campy chains are terribly fussy and their chain tool is worse. The connex link is essential.

 

[indieboy]

Originally posted by recidivist
Are they anything like the SRAM PowerLinks? (I haven't seen a Wipperman in person, just pics on the web -- it looks kinda similar)

I've had zero problems with any number of powerlink-ed chain in pretty much every bad condition -- road racing, fixie, touring, slalom, etc...

I have been digging the idea of a stainless chain (or one of the new ti ones....droooool). Would be curious if there are problems with the Wippermanns.

wipperman chains are niccccccccccccccce the connex link they supply are pretty nice and i don't see that thing coming loose. i've been using sram chains forever and always used the link and not once has it come loose on me.

 

[the BIG cheese]

cool

spincrazy, what is your "other" way? if its putting it on the bike and riding i cant, worn cassette + new chain = skips

 

[spincrazy]

Originally posted by the BIG cheese
cool

spincrazy, what is your "other" way? if its putting it on the bike and riding i cant, worn cassette + new chain = skips

That indeed was the way I was thinking. Bummer man. You've got a new cassette on the way though I'm sure.