Folding Bikes - Review of my Downtube VIIIH with internal hub (long review)

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makeinu
05-16-07, 08:59 PM
I want to add a master link to the chain on my VIIIH.

Does anyone know if this link will work?:
http://stores.ebikestop.com/Items/004-ch4101?sck=44020174

maunakea
05-16-07, 09:32 PM
I am now the proud owner of the exact same VIIIH as the OP (and I mean the exact same...he sold his to me).


hey wav, would you comment on why you parted with the VIIIH? Maybe I missed it in the thread. My hunch is that your son wanted something else.
Pine Cone
05-16-07, 10:48 PM
I want to add a master link to the chain on my VIIIH.

Does anyone know if this link will work?:
http://stores.ebikestop.com/Items/004-ch4101?sck=44020174
Can't say for sure, but I am using similar ones. Make sure you get the 1/8" not the 3/32nds. Non-derailleur bikes are not too fussy about master links since the chain doesn't need to move side-to-side.

makeinu
05-16-07, 10:53 PM
Can't say for sure, but I am using similar ones. Make sure you get the 1/8" not the 3/32nds

Thanks. Yeah, I just measured it and the chain is a 1/8" (KMC Z6C, by the way, I couldn't find any info on this chain online).
nickbtoo
05-17-07, 06:41 AM
I have made some drive line changes to both our VIIIHs. Rear sprockets 25 tooth, chainwheels 34 tooth 110 bcd, cranks Bulletproof 165, bottom brackets Shimano UN54X110 smoother and corrected our chainlines.

When folding we remove the handlebars and lay the stem across the luggage rack and secure everything with a long bungee cord.