Does anyone here use an ultra-beefy 3/16" chain?
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Does anyone here use an ultra-beefy 3/16" chain?
?? Just curious.
I think wide chains look cool even though they're heavy. Currently using a 1/8" like most of ya
I think wide chains look cool even though they're heavy. Currently using a 1/8" like most of ya
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Those chains are made for an entirely different drive train that hasnt been used widely since WWII. The is no sense in using one, except for your skip tooth restoration.
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@Kayce, they're still available for bmx drivetrains to withstand grinds, heavy but strong.
@OP, I've never seen it done on a road/track/fixie/singlespeed though.
@OP, I've never seen it done on a road/track/fixie/singlespeed though.
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1/8" inch chain are the track racing standard, and people who rode fixed gear(back in the day) were using actual track parts, that were built and designed specifically for the velodrome. And eventually when people started riding fixed in big enough numbers to facilitate building fixed gear(rather than track) specific parts, they took the cue from track racing and the original fixed gear riders and made them 1/8 inch.
Most low geared mountain bikes put a lot more tension on chains than the top track racers, but they almost universally run 3/32" chains.
Most low geared mountain bikes put a lot more tension on chains than the top track racers, but they almost universally run 3/32" chains.
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I have 3/16" chains on two bikes with the matching oversized drive train. They are not skiptooth chains, they're usually found on delivery bikes and English roadsters. They weren't uncommon even in the 50's.
And I like the look too.
And I like the look too.
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You are talking about KMC 415H 3/16 chain, right? I know there is also KMC K910. 3/16 version of the cool chain. I wouldn't mind it if I can get my dirty hands on it at a decent price. I think they are rare in my area.
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