Ron and Dorothy Strasser
Thanks for information. Learn more everyday... just need to be able to retain it!
I usually clean my chains in my utility sink in my basement ( I tried the chain cleaner things as well and quit that!). I have a tub (usually a large yogurt container-thank you Nancy's) I keep undiluted citrus or simple green in. I have this little plastic strainer I can put the chain (other parts as well) in... let it sit a few minutes/hours/overnight whatever. Then I use a toothbrush and clean it thoroughly. Rinse, then do a quick final with Dawn detergent. It is so great as I have a heating vent right next to the sink, so I just hang it and let er dry.... My cat loves to help when I am done with the degreaser steps.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: john
To: Ron and Dorothy Strasser
Cc: Bushnell, Spencer ; Saul Lopez ; Obra
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:54 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] SRAM 10sp Power Lock Recall
i bought a rohloff chain tool 3 or 4 years ago. by far my favorite tool. Rivets normal pins. It is _far_ easier to clean a chain on the bike anyway. and not with Chain cleaner contrapations which are for the most part crap, time intensive and easily broken. Use a little wd40, a grunge brush, dish detegent and a garden hose for blast.
i have found the shimano chains and cogs are lasting longer than SRAM, the old sedis (sram bought ) chains were great though especially at $5.
Rohloff chains also, if you can get one, are excellent. By design (tri-lobal) a long lasting chain and by far the stiffest (highest spring rate) of any bike chain.. (granted thats like saying 2 foot thick concrete wall is not as soft as a 1 ft thick concrete wall).
I still use 9 speed, or 8 speed also.
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Ron and Dorothy Strasser wrote:
I am not a SRAM rep, but I have had nothing but flawless performance from my 9 speed (and 8 speed on my ss) chains.
They are easy to install, remove and maintain.
I have seen a few people break Shimano chains.
ron
----- Original Message ----- From: "Bushnell, Spencer"
To: "Saul Lopez" ; "Obra"
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:59 AM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] SRAM 10sp Power Lock Recall
theres a reason ASTANA runs Shimano chains,
spencer
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org on behalf of Saul Lopez
Sent: Tue 8/11/2009 8:52 AM
To: Obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] SRAM 10sp Power Lock Recall
In case any of you are using these... I know I have them on a couple bikes.
http://velonews.com/article/96551/sram-issues-voluntary-recall-of-10-speed-powerlock
SRAM issues voluntary recall of 10-speed PowerLock connector links
By Zack Vestal
Published: Aug. 11, 2009
Only PowerLocks stamped with "M" and "N" date codes are the targets of the recall.
Only PowerLocks stamped with "M" and "N" date codes are the targets of the recall.
SRAM, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of the SRAM 10-Speed Chain PowerLock connector links.
SRAM reports that the PowerLock outer connector plate could crack during installation or early use, causing the chain to separate and leading to loss of bicycle control and possible injury. For this reason, SRAM is recalling and replacing all affected SRAM 10-Speed Chain PowerLock connector links.
In a document issued Friday to SRAM dealers, the company detailed the safety issue, rate of occurrence, and how to identify recalled PowerLocks connector links. The company was careful to note that only 10-speed PowerLocks, not chains, are targeted in the recall.
PowerLocks stamped with "M" and "N" date codes are the targets of the recall. The date code letter is stamped onto the end of each PowerLock outer plate, near the pin. Affected PowerLock connecter links include:
* Individually packaged, aftermarket PowerLocks,
* PowerLocks included with aftermarket chains, and
* PowerLocks installed on SRAM chains on new bikes could all potentially be affected.
The date code letter is stamped on each of the 2 outer plates on a PowerLock, so both connector link outer plates need to be checked for affected "M" or "N" date codes.
SRAM noted that the safety issue (cracking of the outer plate) typically happens upon installation of the PowerLock or during first use. The company also noted that the issue was discovered internally at SRAM, and that the recall originated internally out of concern for quality and customer safety. SRAM is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to initiate a full consumer recall, which will be soon announced to the public.
Cyclists with PowerLocks affected by the recall should stop riding immediately and return the affected chain to a SRAM dealer for confirmation of the date code and a free replacement PowerLock.
SRAM 8- and 9-speed chains and PowerLinks are not affected, nor are 10-speed chains. The defect is limited to 10-speed PowerLock connector links only, at a rate of roughly 2.5 connector plates out of 1000.
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