Chains for Rival eTap AXS – SRAM Technical Service FAQ

Why do Rival 12-speed road chains have links that are flat on one side?

The plates of the 12-speed Flattop chains are thinner. To maintain strength, material is added to the top of the chain plate making it the strongest and longest lasting chain we’ve ever made. See more

What surface treatment/coating is SRAM using on Rival 12-speed Flattop chain?

The Rival 12-speed Flattop chain uses a nickel coated surface treatment on the outer and inner plates with Hard Chrome treatment on the pins, making the chain extremely strong and durable. See more

Will a Rival 12-speed Flattop road chain work on a SRAM Eagle drivetrain?

No. A Flattop 12-speed chain is too narrow for the type of teeth used on an Eagle drivetrain. See the AXS compatibility maps on the SRAM Service site to learn more. See more

Can a Rival Flattop PowerLock be installed and uninstalled repeatedly, or does it need to be replaced with a new PowerLock after being removed one time?

All 12-speed road PowerLocks are a one-time use part that needs to be replaced after being removed. The part number for the 12-speed Flattop chain PowerLock 4 -pack is 00.2518.036.003. See your loc... See more

Are Rival 12-speed PowerLocks different from SRAM Eagle 12-speed PowerLocks?

Yes, they are. Eagle PowerLocks can be easily differentiated from Flattop PowerLocks. Eagle PowerLocks have the word, “EAGLE” stamped on the side. SRAM Flattop PowerLocks are stamped “SRAM PLCK-D1”. See more