Master link or no master link
10-09-12 | 04:14 PM
#26
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In the 80's the Sedis-Sport chains had no master links,they were early
in the making of bushingless chains that dominate the derailleur chain market
for type.. old gear, friction bar con levers
and 6 or 7 speed freewheels .. never broke a chain ..
Maybe some of knowing how to use the chain tool,
some in not forcing shifts in hard climbs.....
in the making of bushingless chains that dominate the derailleur chain market
for type.. old gear, friction bar con levers
and 6 or 7 speed freewheels .. never broke a chain ..
Maybe some of knowing how to use the chain tool,
some in not forcing shifts in hard climbs.....
10-09-12 | 04:29 PM
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Why I don't understand is why anyone would use a narrow 10 or 11 speed chain on a SS... you could easily use one of the old Sedis Sport chains and be fine with it.
10-10-12 | 07:55 AM
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As I have stated both my bents have master links on them, with a total of 15,500 miles with no failure. I also carry a spare master link with me for quick easy repair on the trails.
10-10-12 | 09:03 AM
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""Master links for current 8,9, 10 and 11-speed derailleur chains do not have an "open end". You are describing the master links used on old style bike chains and motorcycle and insustrial chains.""
Oh, were we not speaking of traditional master links for 1/8" chains? I agree when it comes to modern multi-speed chains such as SRAM etc, the included quick connect type master links are fine and I havent seen those fail, use them all the time!
Traditional master links have the habit of popping apart at inopportune times, I find, especially in situations of less than 100% perfect chain lines (i.e. adult 3 wheelers) or very tight chain adjustments (i.e. freestyle/flatland bikes, "fixies"). If there is anywhere the transition onto the sprocket is less than perfect it can catch that removable plate and pop it off.
On an unrelated note how do I make quotes show up in the nifty blue box?
Oh, were we not speaking of traditional master links for 1/8" chains? I agree when it comes to modern multi-speed chains such as SRAM etc, the included quick connect type master links are fine and I havent seen those fail, use them all the time!
Traditional master links have the habit of popping apart at inopportune times, I find, especially in situations of less than 100% perfect chain lines (i.e. adult 3 wheelers) or very tight chain adjustments (i.e. freestyle/flatland bikes, "fixies"). If there is anywhere the transition onto the sprocket is less than perfect it can catch that removable plate and pop it off.
On an unrelated note how do I make quotes show up in the nifty blue box?
10-10-12 | 10:24 AM
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Click on the "Reply With Quote" button under the posting you want to quote. Delete the parts of the quoted posting you don't want and then put your cursor under the close quite indicator. (the [/quite] tag but I spelled it incorrectly so the computer wouldn't interpret it as a tag.) Then type your reply or comment.
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10-10-12 | 12:04 PM
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In fact, you may as well just use a generic 1/8" wide chain, as that will give maximum versatility in selecting drivetrain components.
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