Answered Chain direction

[Steve33]

Having a senior moment, as not had chain off for a while. Can it go back on any way, or does it have to go on a certain way. Picture is crank to right, with chain sitting on top of frame protector. Thanks in advance

 

[Gary]

Directional chains are only relevant to Shimano and road components.
either way is fine on a SRAM mtb chain
SRAM Eagle quick links are directional

 

[Mikerb]

Sram chains are usually not directional...but the powerlink is and will have an arrow to show direction.

to be sure it would be helpful to know the cassette/mech......e.g. 10/11 speed?

 

[Steve33]

Its a 1 x 12.
Which direction should arrow face, towards crank or towards derailleur

 

[KennyB]

It's direction of rotation.

 

[KennyB]

PS, viewed from the drive side. Captain Pedant signing off.

 

[Gary]

The arrow on the quick link?
There should be one on each link. and they point in opposite directions. indicating the direction of closure.
The easy way to remember how to mount them is so the curve of the plates follows the shape of the chainring and cassette. Like this...

 

[Steve33]

Thanks everyone,

 

[salko]

SRAM 11sp Power Lock link also has arrows on it but it is not curved as Eagle so I think with 11sp it doesn't matter in which way it is installed ...

 

[steve_sordy]

SRAM 11sp Power Lock link also has arrows on it but it is not curved as Eagle so I think with 11sp it doesn't matter in which way it is installed ...

My OCD would not allow me to install it with the arrow pointing in the direction opposite to travel! BAD things would happen!

 

[Gary]

It points to the rear the entire time its below the chainstay.
Which is longer than it spends pointing forwards.
You should probably just give up cycling altogether and get a job in a factory counting things