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I always use the master link - I take the chain off when boxing up my bike, and some gear changes need different chain lengths.
All the ones i've used come with a spring clip to make sure there is no popping off, though, like the picture below
A chain that is separated often with a chainbreaker would make me nervous.
All the ones i've used come with a spring clip to make sure there is no popping off, though, like the picture below
A chain that is separated often with a chainbreaker would make me nervous.
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I think I've seen two fail. I'm pretty sure one was user error and the other was the garbage two-piece master link that comes on a SRAM PC1. It's connected by flexing the chain and popping on an outer plate. The problem is if you flex the chain too much, it bends the link and the outer plate doesn't stay in place.
Like this:
Like this:
I've never seen one fail.
Chains have a greater chance of failing when you remove and reinsert pins. Modern chains are not designed for such. They are designed to be used with the master links (like above).
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I've also had a chain outright break on me when I was using a 1/8" chain on a 3/32" freewheel and a bad chainline. I believe the chain was trying to ride up on the tops of the 3/32" freewheel teeth causing a lot of pressure on the sideplate, eventually separating one. For this reason, I'll never again use a 1/8" chain on a 3/32" cog.
I agree with Velocirapture that using chains where a chainbreak has been used to remove a single pin too many times makes me nervous. The ends of the pins are a press fit; not as bad as road chains, but enough that every time you remove a pin it very slightly enlarges the hole.
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Ok thanks guys and I think my next chain I'm planning to get I'll use the masterlink. Another question, do you guys think I'll be fine with a Shimano UN55 bottom braclet or should I go with a higher end bottom bracket?
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The UN55 is fine. I think I raced my first two seasons on a un55. Problem Solvers does make an aluminum version of the non drive side plastic cup if yours cracks or anything, but that's not usually an issue.
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I really like the screw-type link on my Izumi. Are the side plates specially made for these or could I hypothetically pop the pin out of a 710sl and use a spare screw from an Izumi?
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So, no, hypothetically you can't do it.
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Here a small, random question: Zipp 900 disc, do these ****ing bearings ever loosen up and smooth out? After a year of ownership, still decidedly crunchewy. Don't tell me to go ceramic.
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I have a zipp 900 disc and I have had to have the bearings replaced once already. They are an odd size, so I had to get the shop to order them directly from Zipp. They are sort of thin (using smaller ball bearings). Thinner than normal bearings from sealed hubs.
Maybe you can get a warranty replacement set?
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Is it new?
I have a zipp 900 disc and I have had to have the bearings replaced once already. They are an odd size, so I had to get the shop to order them directly from Zipp. They are sort of thin (using smaller ball bearings). Thinner than normal bearings from sealed hubs.
Maybe you can get a warranty replacement set?
I have a zipp 900 disc and I have had to have the bearings replaced once already. They are an odd size, so I had to get the shop to order them directly from Zipp. They are sort of thin (using smaller ball bearings). Thinner than normal bearings from sealed hubs.
Maybe you can get a warranty replacement set?
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Those interested may find this upcoming BMX chain of interest:
It uses an allen key based master link that works via threaded pin, comes with both half links and full 1/2" links, and may help out people who worry about breaking their chain all the time for different gear ratios.
Edit: It's called the Key chain, and it's made by Odyssey.
It uses an allen key based master link that works via threaded pin, comes with both half links and full 1/2" links, and may help out people who worry about breaking their chain all the time for different gear ratios.
Edit: It's called the Key chain, and it's made by Odyssey.
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Those interested may find this upcoming BMX chain of interest:
It uses an allen key based master link that works via threaded pin, comes with both half links and full 1/2" links, and may help out people who worry about breaking their chain all the time for different gear ratios.
Edit: It's called the Key chain, and it's made by Odyssey.
It uses an allen key based master link that works via threaded pin, comes with both half links and full 1/2" links, and may help out people who worry about breaking their chain all the time for different gear ratios.
Edit: It's called the Key chain, and it's made by Odyssey.
It's hard to tell if it's on the market yet. It was announced over a year ago.
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They'll sound a little noisy just by nature of the disc construction, but you shouldn't feel anything abnormal while spinning it in your hand.
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Here's an interview with the product manufacturer: https://www.odysseybmx.com/dailyword/...hris-cotsonas/
It's hard to tell if it's on the market yet. It was announced over a year ago.
It's hard to tell if it's on the market yet. It was announced over a year ago.
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It ain't noisy, the bearings just feel like crap. Anybody have a buttery feeling 900? Did you have to do anything to get it that way?
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small question- does *Anyone* have a link to the last day of the Berlin 6?
Seems that some serious business went down.
Seems that some serious business went down.
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Here's a Six-day dot com news recap, or some of the racers were tweeting about it last night.
I'm just counting the numbers on my fingers here, but it seems like a pretty serious throw down.
I'm just counting the numbers on my fingers here, but it seems like a pretty serious throw down.
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i actually preferred the non dimpled version because it was heavier that thing carried speed very well.
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I don't know about other versions, but this wheel is a 2012 model and there is no preload adjustment on the axle. Its either tight or its not.
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Are the stickers removable on those yet?
Zack K. here in Portland is sponsored by them. I asked him to send that feedback to them. They would be waaaaay more popular if the stickers were removable like they are on Zipp and Mavic wheelsets (their direct competition that happens to be out-selling them).
The new Shimano track set is also nice...but the stickers are not removable.
Logo overkill is a pet peeve of mine
On a related note:
It's a rolling alphabet. It's like camouflage...seriously.
Can someone photoshop that bike and black-out the logos? I don't have PS on my work computer.
Zack K. here in Portland is sponsored by them. I asked him to send that feedback to them. They would be waaaaay more popular if the stickers were removable like they are on Zipp and Mavic wheelsets (their direct competition that happens to be out-selling them).
The new Shimano track set is also nice...but the stickers are not removable.
Logo overkill is a pet peeve of mine
On a related note:
It's a rolling alphabet. It's like camouflage...seriously.
Can someone photoshop that bike and black-out the logos? I don't have PS on my work computer.