Chain Question for Fixed Gear
Hi,
I just converted one of my single-speed bikes to a fixed gear. I noticed that chain has a master-link. I know the chain is even more integral to safety and stopping on a FG versus a SS. So, my question is, would the master-link compromise the integrity of the chain for a FG? If so, can anyone give me a link to a tutorial on how to put a chain back together without a master-link? Thanks in advance? |
keep your master link. you don't want to have to use a chain breaker every time you need to take your chain off for something.
having a brake would be a great idea, especially considering your username/location. |
I have seen that there are screw-together master links on the super for realsies track chains, although I don't think that under normal usage a tool-less master link will be a problem.
If I'm way off base here, someone please correct me! :D |
Masterlinks are perfectly safe.
If for some reason you lose the masterlink or something, the only difficulty with putting a chain back together is to make sure that you don't push the pin out all the way when you are opening it. If you push the pin out all the way you are doomed. If you don't, then you can just move the chain tool to the other side to push it back in. |
Great!
Thanks for the input. And, yes, I'm keeping the front brake :thumb: |
Originally Posted by molimo140
(Post 16557408)
I have seen that there are screw-together master links on the super for realsies track chains, although I don't think that under normal usage a tool-less master link will be a problem.
If I'm way off base here, someone please correct me! :D |
Originally Posted by postprimepedal
(Post 16559523)
The screw-type master link is a specialty track item. It is designed for easy removal and re-installation of the chain. It is more likely to come apart than a standard master link unless you check it each time you ride. Master links have proven themselves to the point that I am not even sure you can buy a chain without one. Of course, you can still use a chain break, but why?
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Originally Posted by cessanfrancisco
(Post 16557388)
So, my question is, would the master-link compromise the integrity of the chain for a FG? If so, can anyone give me a link to a tutorial on how to put a chain back together without a master-link?
Using a rivet tool to install a chain on a FG or SS eliminates a possible failure point w/ master links. "Back when" you would not pass Tech Inspect w/ a master link so we never used one. Since riding FG is essentially a 19th century technology very old school methods work just fine for chains. -Bandera |
Hello,
I'm planning to buy a Shimano CN-NX01 chain. Does anyone have any experience with it? How does it work on a fixed gear track bike? Is it as good as KMC 710? Thanks. Balazs |
I prefer riding without a master link, but I only personally know one dude who busted his and went down because of it, and he's 6'3" and like 200 lbs so most people should be fine especially if you're using a brake.
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Masterlinks killed my dad
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 16560914)
Masterlinks killed my dad
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Originally Posted by Philasteve
(Post 16560987)
We need to seek revenge.
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 16561087)
He's already dead, what more can I do?
I was there when your father sought to achieve a new Hour Record at the Brown Deer track in Wisconsin and died a horrible-really-bad-not-so-good-at-all-painful death as he manfully powered out of the start, snapped a master link and died 1 meter into the effort. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" We cried, and then when out for drinks. Nothing like a nice cold PBR for mourning your cycling hero. Nagrom, Avenge your Father! -Bandera |
Ive gotten used to no master link on my izumi v's. Just be real careful about not pushing that pin out. Practice on a spare chain. Thats what i did
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Hello!
My name is Nagrom. You have killed my father. Prepare to die. |
Originally Posted by Cyril
(Post 16562138)
Hello!
My name is Nagrom. You have killed my father. Prepare to die.
Originally Posted by Bandera
(Post 16561151)
What any Good Son would do, Vendetta!
I was there when your father sought to achieve a new Hour Record at the Brown Deer track in Wisconsin and died a horrible-really-bad-not-so-good-at-all-painful death as he manfully powered out of the start, snapped a master link and died 1 meter into the effort. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" We cried, and then when out for drinks. Nothing like a nice cold PBR for mourning your cycling hero. Nagrom, Avenge your Father! -Bandera Plot twist: I installed the chain. |
Originally Posted by Nagrom_
(Post 16562219)
Plot twist: I installed the chain.
Do you require a Second? :innocent: -Bandera |
Here is the sword.
Do the honorable thing. Edit: damn, you beat me to it. |
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Originally Posted by Cyril
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Here is the sword.
Do the honorable thing. -Bandera |
Hello!
My name is Nagrom. You have killed someone who may or may not have been my father. You are the inventor of the masterlink. Prepare to die. (doesn't quite have the same ring to it.) |
Originally Posted by Cyril
(Post 16562323)
Hello!
My name is Nagrom. You have killed someone who may or may not have been my father. You are the inventor of the masterlink. Prepare to die. (doesn't quite have the same ring to it.) |
master links are pretty safe but I like riding my bike with all bolt on and fixed parts so I don't use them.
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