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Morning All
Short and sweet, new chain for my SS needed. Running 32:16 with Gussett SS kit and Deore chain ring FWIW.
Cheers All 🙂
KMC Z610RB
While on the subject of SS chains...is there any reason to or not to use a quality half-link chain? The ones usually found on BMXs.
Had a look for the Z610RB, found it on CRC for £6 but no stock until may and nearly twice the price on dotbike which was only other link ggogle graced me with.
Just had a look on CTBM, Z510 for £7, any reason why not?
510 is a 1/8 chain, 610 is 3/32
you probably want the 3/32.
the 610HX is a fantastic chain, a little more expensive than the RB but still a cheap chain and very very strong.
[i]While on the subject of SS chains...is there any reason to or not to use a quality half-link chain? The ones usually found on BMXs. [/i]
Half link chains have a reputation for being weaker, but that's mostly from the BMX and trials communities, so it depends on what your criteria are I guess.
I can see the logic - those bent plates look inherently weaker than straight plates. I haven't actually looked up and numbers for them though.
I shall have a look for a 610HX instead then 🙂
The 610HX is an excellent chain, you won't go far wrong with it.
No need to worry about the strength of chains for singlespeeding - geared riding puts the chain under higher load than SSing.
I've used all sorts of chains, singlepeed specific, cheapo, half link, I can't tell the difference between any of them. I just go for a standard 8 speed chain these days.
Wipperman White Star 108
Switched to them after snapping several Sram PC1's, not had a break since.
Another vote for 610hx and i can break a chain!Although I run it with a DMR tensioner pushing up to increase wrap around rear cog and had to trim the red wheel to get chain to fit