BMX - is a half link chain necessary?

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b3nsonx
06-30-09, 07:01 PM
do you need a half link chain to run 25/9 gearing?

minichamp31
06-30-09, 08:19 PM
No.
eight pack
06-30-09, 08:50 PM
half-links were originally made for chains that barely wouldnt fit.... they also look alot cooler and they help for the smaller ratios

tyler11
06-30-09, 09:07 PM
i would only concider it if you wer runing a 8-23 but thats crazy
i got a 410hevy and i love it
minichamp31
06-30-09, 09:08 PM
I was running a K710-SL, but I snapped it at the park this weekend. I have no idea what's on now.
eight pack
06-30-09, 09:18 PM
i would only concider it if you wer runing a 8-23 but thats crazy
i got a 410hevy and i love it

yeahh im getting a shadow interlock 2... im running a 23/8 now
minichamp31
06-30-09, 10:09 PM
yeahh im getting a shadow interlock 2... im running a 23/8 now

You probably should have gotten something different. I've heard that the Shadow chains stretch really badly.
MY26INCHCRUISER
07-01-09, 06:28 AM
I was running a K710-SL, but I snapped it at the park this weekend. I have no idea what's on now.

You broke that 710sl you had on
My Shadow is still running strong and smooth
I guess all the times I snapped it could have been the weak links

Oh It did stretch some after 20 hrs of riding
Street rider
07-01-09, 09:50 AM
i just ordered me a 410. and a new chain breaker because my other one broke while i was trying to fix my chain. hooray.
CMcMahon
07-01-09, 10:59 AM
they help for the smaller ratios

No. Only certain half-link chains work with smaller ratios (for example, the original Shadow Interlock won't work with a 9-or-8-tooth driver), and they only help if you're trying to get your chain to a specific length.
minichamp31
07-01-09, 11:14 AM
You broke that 710sl you had on
My Shadow is still running strong and smooth
I guess all the times I snapped it could have been the weak links

Oh It did stretch some after 20 hrs of riding

Yes I broke my 710sl. I was very depressed. Until I realized I had 2 spare chains in my toolbox.

I NEED A PARK CT-3 CHAINBREAKER. BADLY. I can't stand breaking a Wal-Mart chainbreak every time I want to take a link out or put a link in.
amp27
07-01-09, 05:46 PM
i dont even use a chain breaker. i just use a grinder and grind the pin down and then punch it out...
minichamp31
07-01-09, 06:45 PM
I've done that before too, but it was a pain in the *****. Chain breakers are definitely easier.
eight pack
07-01-09, 09:23 PM
No. Only certain half-link chains work with smaller ratios (for example, the original Shadow Interlock won't work with a 9-or-8-tooth driver), and they only help if you're trying to get your chain to a specific length.
all right thanks i keep learning and learning but im tryin to say that now a days the 1s with the rounded side plates will work better with the smaller ratios