Author Topic: Slammed rear end (Read 4550 times)

voodoocars · « **on:** May 01, 2019, 08:54 AM »

Right.. I have a Hoffman Bama 25yr anniversary bike. 25/ 9 gears I think.
At the moment to get the chain tight the rear axle is right at the back of the dropouts. I want the rear slammmed so how do I work out what chain - 1/2 link or standard (which is what is on it) will fit correctly?

VOIVOD · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2019, 04:12 PM »

You can buy a single half-link that will fit onto your existing chain.

oldtired · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2019, 06:58 PM »

KMC Missing link will do it , it works like a half link, size wise, just clips together with pliers , , or when you put pressure on the canks

used a few of these on standard chains, seem ok, don't break like the old split link , still prefere to remake the chain without a removeable link , but if you need to then these are about the best option

dont forget you need a little slack in the chain to get it off the chain wheel, to get the wheel in and out

voodoocars · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2019, 09:08 PM »

Well I’ve just measured the back end and it’s 13.75 which is about ideal but it can go down to 13.5 so I fancy trying that.

VOIVOD · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2019, 12:34 AM »

The missing link is fine but won`t shorten the chain as it is still technically an outer link whereeas a half-link will do. .https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/components-c9/chains-c64/half-link-1-2-x-1-8-link-p13736

voodoocars · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2019, 04:03 PM »

I whipped the half link chain off my colony and put it on the Hoffman. With a few links out its just about slammed and the difference in doing manuals is really noticeable even though the rear axle has moved only about 8 mm.

fugazi · « **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2019, 10:25 AM »

You’ve probably worked this out yourself, but just for reference a full link shortens/lengthens a chain approximately 1/2” and a half link shortens/lenghtens approximately 1/4”