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JohnDThompson 05-23-14 08:18 PM


Originally Posted by Cute Boy Horse (Post 16786245)
1/8" could never be stronger anyway, the plate thickness isn't wider.

It's not the chain that's stronger; it's the cogs and chainrings. But not enough to make a fuss over.

GENESTARWIND 05-24-14 03:01 AM

Do you by chance know Mr. horse cute boy horse?

Xgecko 05-25-14 07:47 AM

1/8 inch because I have snapped a 3/32 inch chain and I never want to do that again

Scrodzilla 05-25-14 09:15 AM


Originally Posted by Cute Boy Horse (Post 16786245)
1/8" could never be stronger anyway, the plate thickness isn't wider.

False. Not all 1/8" chains have the same plate thickness.

For example, look at a KMC Z410's plates in comparison to a KMC Z410H, D-101 or Izumi Super Toughness and tell me your equine eyes don't see a difference.

Dixie Gentleman 05-25-14 09:30 AM

2 chains

Scrodzilla 05-25-14 09:34 AM

http://www.billboard.com/files/media...y1-650-430.jpg

Cute Boy Horse 06-01-14 08:42 PM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 16789987)
False. Not all 1/8" chains have the same plate thickness.

For example, look at a KMC Z410's plates in comparison to a KMC Z410H, D-101 or Izumi Super Toughness and tell me your equine eyes don't see a difference.

Yeah let's dig out some obscure expensive crap to try and prove the general point wrong. just being 1/8 alone doesn't make it stronger so the point stands. Pedant.

Scrodzilla 06-02-14 12:37 AM

Not sure what planet you're from but here on Earth, he Z410H, D-101 and Super Toughness are common track chains.

Not trying tom play the "know-it-all" card here, just simply pointing out that your statement was wrong.

prooftheory 06-02-14 07:31 AM

Super toughnesses are common? Now I feel poor.

Scrodzilla 06-02-14 08:43 AM

Judging from how many my shop sells and the number of people using them here on the velodrome, I'd say they're pretty common.

Also, the KMC Z410H I mentioned above is a $10 chain that comes stock on several complete fixed gear bikes (the All-City Big Block being one).

ThimbleSmash 06-02-14 02:48 PM

Y u no include 1" skip tooth? Both 1/8" and 3/32" are for casuals who only walk their bike down the sidewalk to the nearest trendy coffee shop.

Dannihilator 06-02-14 09:38 PM

Why no love for 3/16? ;) :D

1/8th chain on 3/32 chainring and cog.

LesterOfPuppets 06-02-14 10:05 PM

Check out k710, that **** is thick!

Dannihilator 06-02-14 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 16816035)
Check out k710, that **** is thick!

When you need a chainbreaker that is made with a 3/16 chain in mind for a 1/8 chain, you have a tough chain, same goes for the D101.

Dean V 06-04-14 04:05 AM

I run a 3/16" chain. I ordered it accidentally! I put it on anyway and have done many miles on it. Works fine and good novelty factor with many people commenting on the "motorbike chain". It is left hand drive also.


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