Author Topic: which is lighter half link chain or full link ? (Read 1231 times)

Peter J · « **on:** September 28, 2013, 07:24 PM »

Apart from the "adjustment" factor is there any mechanical benefits ?

Jaymz · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:44 PM »

Half links weigh more I believe. I use both, and and one BMX I've got a single half link on a normal chain so the wheel sits just right in the dropouts

kev-s · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:48 PM »

depends on the make of chain as the weights differ from company to company

personally weight/strength isnt something you want to compromise on when it comes to chains, the only half link i trust is the shadow v2 chain, i had no probs with my old one and my friend abused his with no probs too

i now run a kmc k710 cool chain again not the lightest but strong and reliable (a shadow v2 chain pins runs too close to the hub shell on my gsport ratchet hub hence me using the kmc k710 chain)

Gary72 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:50 PM »

After having a chain break at the Boardroom and spitting me over the bars, I dont care about chain weight and am using a Cult HD chain.

kev-s · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:51 PM »

oh the shadow v2 half link weighs 450g and the kmc k710 weighs 450g too

Peter J · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:55 PM »

Thats what I was thinking Kev/Gary

I see these hollow pin chains with cut out on the link and think

Then there's the hollow half and full link.....which is still a bit worrying

on a chain I'd rather go for strength but then the strongest chain is not always the heaviest

I've read loads about half link is better and lighter and then full link is stronger yet lighter than half link.........................I lost

GavinDavis · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:08 PM »

I guess it depends on how youre gonna ride it too really?

What sort of rider are you Pete? Full on mega thrash or just nip to the shop kinda stuff?

Peter J · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:10 PM »

I'll answer before the pi$$ takers

At best a kick turn on a wooden ramp....99.9% of the time following my 6 year old daughter around the local "council" skate park

GavinDavis · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:18 PM »

Thats fair enough mate

What bike have you got Pete? id go for something around the £10 mark to be honest...

Peter J · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:26 PM »

I've got an S&M L.A.F with XLT Forks

I'm running profile cranks/hubs with fly rims

Sid1972 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:28 PM »

Half links stretch less, as for strength never snapped a chain yet

Have you...

Peter J · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:33 PM »

I've never snapped one either Sid as I don't ride hard

My problem is "mass"

I was looking at different chains and I'm not a new school teckie by a long shot so thought I'd ask the masses

Sid1972 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2013, 08:36 PM »

Half link mate for new school...

kev-s · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2013, 08:56 AM »

check the tensile strength of any chains you buy

ideally try and get one that's above 1300kgf

most £10+ chains should have a good tensile strength but best to check

also chain maintenance will help the chain live longer, for example try and keep the bike in warm dry conditions and if it gets wet wipe it over before putting the bike away

also once in a while give it a little lube with a dry lube like finish line dry lube, it goes on wet and soaks into the rollers and dries so wont leave any marks on clothes etc.....

mattuknc · « **Reply #14 on:** September 29, 2013, 09:13 AM »

I always go for the Shadow V2 half links, pricey, but never had an issue.

OllyHall · « **Reply #15 on:** September 29, 2013, 08:36 PM »

Shadow v2 best chains on the market! Worth every penny;)

ED209 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2013, 08:43 PM »

Quote from: Gary72 on September 28, 2013, 07:50 PM

After having a chain break at the Boardroom and spitting me over the bars, I dont care about chain weight and am using a Cult HD chain.

Don't fall off Gary.
Its not cool.

pickle · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2013, 08:50 PM »

I remember doing exactly the same in the BR bowl and ending up face down at the bottom $:-\$

Munnyella · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2013, 09:17 PM »

Pete, if you are worried about weight, put the pork pie down....

Half links will stretch more due to the cranked side plates opening out.

cheap chains are just that. fine for watching them gather dust.

I, like you, enjoy my food, and have a bit of ballast behind me, but I have never snapped a chain, i've had one come apart because some tosser (

) didn't fit it properly.

Saying that, don'r scrimp. but theres no point in spending £30 when you are as good as us!!

MM

Spen69 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2013, 03:49 PM »

Get your bloomin wallet out Pete. I split a fancy coloured oldschool chain at On Board and Jim oldfathertime was there to mock me big time. Hurt like a bugger and I ended up wrapped around the rails at the side of the flatbank.....

I run a heavyweight KMC or something now.