Greetings Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I've been reading through various topics but there seems to be very little information on these chains. I need one badly as my current chain is going to snap any moment. It's stretched so much that I'll need a half link to be able to set my chain tension as it is now. Money is not an issue, what chain would you recommend that is fairly durable (something between KMC and KHE) and where can I buy it? It's pretty hard to get hold of any half links let alone a good one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 i run a shadow conspiracy V2 half link chain. Has lasted me fine even though everyone hates the V1. Been riding it for about 8 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Cool, that sounds mint! Where can I buy one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARSE! Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Tadarrrrrrrrr :wizard: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilman Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 I just installed the KMC 1/2 link chain (a nock off of the shadow) today.It's probably half the price of the shadow and just as strong.So far it works with no problems, and is great for making my stock a single speed with no tensioner.Not sure where to get one, sorry.Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Grainger Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 YBN mask from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thank you people Do you think this will fit a KHE chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 does the v2 need a special chain tool? i heard the v1 did...dont know why though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 does the v2 need a special chain tool? i heard the v1 did...dont know why though Not at all, for me. If you can fit a KMC you can fit the half link like i did. I have to say it is actually really easy to do. Instead of having to push the pin all the way through you just push it through one of the outer plates and then you push this plate downwards out the way and slide two ends of chain in opposite directions. Really fast. Thank you people Do you think this will fit a KHE chain? Personally a chain is only as strong as the weakest link. So id just go for a full half link chain rather than mixing and matching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 dimble dumbleahh cheers man, thats cool then, im running a kmc on my bmx currently, but i fancy a change and its about time it was replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsey Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 Tadarrrrrrrrr :wizard:thanks i think this will be my next investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted October 8, 2006 Report Share Posted October 8, 2006 (edited) ahh cheers man, thats cool then, im running a kmc on my bmx currently, but i fancy a change and its about time it was replaced get the shadow though - the sexy shadow tin is more than worth the extra mooolah (you get three foam frisbees in it too )my shadow's doing alright - i haven't had it long but i have used it for grinding on a fair bit and all appears to be well. it's outlasted my old kmc already . Edited October 8, 2006 by poopipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 whats the reason for using half link chains ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkee Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 For me it was because on my horizontal drop outs, the wheel all the way in would mean the brakes could be set up, however the chain would always be too slack. As in taking an extra link out the chain would be too tight to put together (half a links distance out). But if i pulled the wheel out to take up this slack if i hadnt have taken a link out then the brakes werent able to be set up, the cylinders would point downwards causing shit pad wear. So a half link chain just means you can adjust it that half distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 whats the reason for using half link chains ?you can adjust your wheel position by a half linkthey look fancythey (apparently) fit better round tiny cogsthe shadow one comes in a cool tin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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