Any master links work with Shimano 9sp chains

[richwagmn]

Looking for a master link to work with a Shimano 9sp chain.

 

[cyclestationgiuseppe]

Looking for a master link to work with a Shimano 9sp chain.

Never seen one, only for 10 spd. I work in a shop, which does not mean I am correct...

 

[tubularglue]

We won't install if for you
We won't recommend it to you

but plenty have

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-55321.html

 

[Black Dog]

The SRAM 9 speed link works great. Don't sweat it.

 

[funnytanlines]

try the KMC Missing Link. works for me.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CH409Z19-Kmc+Missinglink.aspx

 

[purpletezza]

Get a 9spd SRAM joining link. I have used them with 9spd shimano chains.

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Looking for a master link to work with a Shimano 9sp chain.

Wipperman makes one that will work. make one for 8s as well...

 

[Bustedknuckle]

Never seen one, only for 10 spd. I work in a shop, which does not mean I am correct...

Quite the comment on 'local bike shops', USA...

Yer online so a little research to make you a better bike shop guy....

http://www.connexchain.com/Connectors/Connex-link/1_309.html

 

[david.]

I've used SRAM gold links with Shimano chains plenty - have had it come off on the trail once, but with a spare in the pocket it's was only a 20 second inconvenience.
I use Wipperman links on my 10 speed (shimano) road bike chains and my GF has one on her 9 speed shimano MTB chain - I think they're better - never had one come off and the design seems more secure.

 

[dsut4392]

Your post title answered your own question. Yes, "any [9sp] master links work with Shimano 9sp chains". Have used Wipperman, KMC, SRAM in various combinations with chains from each of these companies, with both Shimano and SRAM drivetrains and they all work just fine. Some are (or claim to be) more re-usable/removable than others, but I have re-used the non-reusable ones, and had a real b1tch of a time getting the re-usable ones apart.

I'm currently also running 10sp SRAM master links on my Shimano (7800) chain, as does my wife...no problems there either, though perhaps with the new "directional" chains it may make some slight difference (1/112 assuming you have taken a few links out of the fresh chain when installing?)

 

[Hangdog98]

I use a SRAM gold link and have experienced 100% reliability. I tried others and have had failures.

 

[richwagmn]

Thanks everyone. Went with the SRAM gold link on advice here. Also took time to really clean the drive train.

I forgot it wasn't all black...