1/8 chain folks
07-01-06, 01:48 PM
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1/8 chain folks
yay or nay on masterlinks?
i've never ran 1/8 before and I'm debating on using the masterlink or not.
what do you think?
i've never ran 1/8 before and I'm debating on using the masterlink or not.
what do you think?
07-01-06, 02:11 PM
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I thank the good Lord for the Sram power link on my 8 speed chain... for my single speed Crosscheck, at least. There may be other issues for you fixed guys and gals, such as stopping sans brakes. But for simple mashing a big gear up a hill, I've never had any problems. And being able to pop the chain apart without tools when your cleaning is mighty nice.
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07-01-06, 02:13 PM
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I think they are invaluable if you change your change your chain a lot... in my case switching from my 18 tooth cog for the street to a 15 tooth cog for the track I have to use two different chain lengths therefore two chains. Super simple.
07-01-06, 02:30 PM
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masterlinks always seem to **** the bed. its always nice to get chain tool saavy and just not have to worry about a weak link.
07-01-06, 03:07 PM
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i want to hear your masterlink failure stories. both of my chains have them and they have been great to me (sram powerlink and sram pc-1 one with the plate on one side)
07-01-06, 03:13 PM
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use the masterlink! pulling out a pin on a pc1 and putting it back in or using some other pin will lead to alot more weakness.
07-01-06, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sprintcarblue
masterlinks always seem to **** the bed. its always nice to get chain tool saavy and just not have to worry about a weak link.
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Never had an issue with the many masterlinks I've used.
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07-02-06, 11:12 AM
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I'd rather carry a chainbreaker with me than a pair of pliers to take apart a masterlink.
07-02-06, 12:00 PM
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1/8 masterlinks are a beotch to take apart and install, but an allen wrench, screwdrider or your keys should work just fine.
07-02-06, 12:17 PM
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the one that comes with the PC-1 is really easy to take apart with your bare hands. Far easier then the sram 9speed ones I've used.
07-02-06, 02:28 PM
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Failure story:
chain: cheaper KMC 1-1/8", with master link.
Riding down a slight grade on Victoria Dr. I see my girlfriend walking up ahead.
I'm kicking along at a reasonable pace, and I decided to skid past her, and meet her at the corner.
Just as I'm coming up behind her, I try to initiate the skid.
*PANG*
Then my chain wraps up in the spokes, and I topple over the front of the bike due to my cranks reversing direction.
My girlfriend has NO idea what just happened.
Its like I just flew off the bike past her.
I wasn't hurt, and my gf knows I'm clumsy so its alright.
The crappy part was having to replace 4 spokes..
Looking at the master link, the last bit of one pin where the C clip goes had sheared off.
chain: cheaper KMC 1-1/8", with master link.
Riding down a slight grade on Victoria Dr. I see my girlfriend walking up ahead.
I'm kicking along at a reasonable pace, and I decided to skid past her, and meet her at the corner.
Just as I'm coming up behind her, I try to initiate the skid.
*PANG*
Then my chain wraps up in the spokes, and I topple over the front of the bike due to my cranks reversing direction.
My girlfriend has NO idea what just happened.
Its like I just flew off the bike past her.
I wasn't hurt, and my gf knows I'm clumsy so its alright.
The crappy part was having to replace 4 spokes..
Looking at the master link, the last bit of one pin where the C clip goes had sheared off.
07-02-06, 03:31 PM
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I've a Masterlink on my KMC chain (I went 1/8" because it was pink 
). I have no problems opening it by hand, and I have very low hand strength. Just let the chain slacken a little first.
The C-clips will kill you though. Use the figure-8 clip.
). I have no problems opening it by hand, and I have very low hand strength. Just let the chain slacken a little first.The C-clips will kill you though. Use the figure-8 clip.
