1/2 link chains?
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KCvale
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica]Yes, I built a torque monster that needed a 1/2 link chain to hold up.
We snapped a couple HD 410 KMC Z chains so I upgraded the right side drive chains to KMC HL710 single speed 1/2 link BMX chain.
http://kmcchain.us/chain/hl710-silver/
I generally don't use the stuff because it's so expensive, hard to use, and just not needed for most uses, but these new ones have a cool little cotter pin as a removable master so it's easy to work with.
To answer your question, yes they are stronger so long as you orient the 'thin side' as the front of chain travel.
As a bonus no tensioner needed anywhere on this build.
That was another specialty build to be a mountain mule.
It would only do ~20mph, but it would do it climbing out of the Grand Canyon ;-}
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scotto-
Custom 4-Stroke Bike Builder
All of my motorized bikes use Shadow Conspiracy 1/2 link chains on the pedaling drive train for all the right reasons....strength, adjustability and looks.
lower right bottom corner
Certainly not cheap, but you get what you pay for (sometimes)......here's a link:
http://www.sourcebmx.com/en/Shadow-...utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedStates
lower right bottom corner
Certainly not cheap, but you get what you pay for (sometimes)......here's a link:
http://www.sourcebmx.com/en/Shadow-...utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedStates
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ZipTie
Active Member
It's about time the secret of the 1/2 link chains was revealed. Great share guys! My son just installed one of those on his friends bike and commented to me about the perfect chain tension he achieved, to but it didn't sink in till this post. Thanks for getting my light bulb to go off Gentlemen. Should be a sticky on this tip.
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Tyler6357
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I've been using this chain for 100s of miles. It's got nickle plated reinforced plates and a breaking load of 25,000 Newton so it won't ever break and it won't get twisted either. Also, it goes through the engine sprocket with much less drag.
http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222411856/92/Wippermann-ConneX-1R8-1-and-2.html
http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222411856/92/Wippermann-ConneX-1R8-1-and-2.html
Tyler6357
Well-Known Member
I use it for direct drive
ZipTie
Active Member
I had heard rumors of BMX chain use, very cool. Yes, I bet it is smooth with this lighter weight but strong chain, makes sense! Dealing with heavy #41 or 415 or even worse a HD-415 chain isn't my favorite thing to do. I have only been doing quality 41 now but I need to try one of these new stronger BMX chains with half links or one half link on drive side soon.
Thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the info.
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