Originally Posted by
Tandem Tom
I was wondering if it would be a good idea to install a master link?
Master links must have utility that make them worthwhile, as they commonly turn up on the chains of
pro bikes featured in CyclingNews. The chains of pro cyclists transmit wattage exceeding that of BF tandem teams, and chain reliability and efficiency is likewise important to both pro cyclists and tandemists.
Phinney's outer chainring is more conservatively machined than usual for additional rigidity.
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Helpful
pro tip?
A spare master link for the SRAM PC-1 chain is taped to the front brake line.
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