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 Post subject: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:32 am 
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Anyone got any tips for removing a stiff powerlink? Ive tried no end of wiggleing pressing and messing about. :crazy:


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 Post subject: Re: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 8:54 am 
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Long nose pliers work well
Push in holes of links squeeze.

mm description maybe an image is called for.

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 Post subject: Re: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 9:06 am 
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http://bicycletutor.com/quick-release-chain-link/
His website good got to pay now for videos.
His using outside of links of chain and different pliers. bullnose pliers.


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 Post subject: Re: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:37 am 
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Image

Image

Image
Above like Alex video last image.

Edit: smaller image couldn't see how to do in photobucket app


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 Post subject: Re: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 12:22 pm 
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Great tip on the needle nose pliers - worked like a treat!


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 Post subject: Re: Powerlink stiffess
PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 7:06 am 
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Best way I have found is to get an old piece of cable around the link then pull in opposite directions. The longer the length the easier it'll be as you'll have better grip!


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