Half link chains
09-25-10 | 04:54 PM
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Half link chains
What are the pros and cons when used on a SS? are they better (in your opinion) than a regular chain? Thanks in advance. 
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09-25-10 | 06:26 PM
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Never used them, only installed them on customer bikes
Pro: chain length adjustment in smaller increments
Con: price and availability
Not better than a regular chain from a practical standpoint IMO.
Pro: chain length adjustment in smaller increments
Con: price and availability
Not better than a regular chain from a practical standpoint IMO.
09-25-10 | 09:06 PM
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They are noticeably heavier than a regular chain, despite their effort to try to lighten them with hollow pins, hollow plates, they still weigh a ton.
I used to have a Gusset half link chain on my BMX but never on my fixed gear that chain stretched and wore a lot quicker than a regular chain, however, this is because BMX drive trains are a lot smaller than a fixed gear...23/9 vs 44/17 etc etc. I've yet to put a half link chain on my fixed gear though, if you do I would recommend using Interlock V2...they are tough as hell.
I used to have a Gusset half link chain on my BMX but never on my fixed gear that chain stretched and wore a lot quicker than a regular chain, however, this is because BMX drive trains are a lot smaller than a fixed gear...23/9 vs 44/17 etc etc. I've yet to put a half link chain on my fixed gear though, if you do I would recommend using Interlock V2...they are tough as hell.
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09-26-10 | 03:13 AM
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From what I understand, they'll be heavier, stretch more, and possibly more expensive. A standard chain with a half link will give you extra adjustability if needed, without those cons.
09-26-10 | 05:08 PM
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Really? I'm pretty sure a single half link will give you the same adjustment as 3 or 250 half links.
Half link chains are made for BMX riders who grind on stuff and catch their outer link plates on whatever they're ginding on. With a half link chain, all the plates face rearward and don't get hung up and torn apart. Otherwise they's just for looks I think.
Half link chains are made for BMX riders who grind on stuff and catch their outer link plates on whatever they're ginding on. With a half link chain, all the plates face rearward and don't get hung up and torn apart. Otherwise they's just for looks I think.
09-26-10 | 09:09 PM
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Heavy, very heavy. I used one for a while and sold it.
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09-27-10 | 06:56 PM
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