How to Remove and Install a Sram Power Link

[beerman1957]

Use a hair dryer to heat the chain if it is tight. All else fails, just cut the power link and get a new one $5.00. I had a bike come into the shop that was so dirty I couldn't even move the chain. Ended up cutting the link and installing a new chain and PL

[wilkbor]

Looks great, but mine never works like that. Even with a pair of pliars, I still can't get enough pressure to pop it loose. I always have to grab the chain remover tool if I want it off, which defeats the whole purpose of having the power link.I concede it's a great idea, but one which simply doesn't work for me.

[WkbProductionz]

Yoo i have a grinding chain on my bmx biike and im trying to change it but i cant find the link?? Iv looked for 15 min now and cant find?? Im guessing there no Link Plz Help?

[davelee88]

Took me ages to remove one today on the trail!

[SetteExperience]

@bikemuscle

They can be quite tough to remove if they have never been removed before, or are new.

[Artemis458]

this helped me a lot, cheers mate.