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stinkyboy
10-31-2006, 09:23 AM
Anyone run one? I like the way they look and I was thinking about throwning a couple on my dual drive Kona A just for the hell of it. Any reason I shouldn't?

:imstupid:
MMcG
10-31-2006, 11:13 AM
Go for it and send me one of your non half link SS chains. :)
BikeGeek
10-31-2006, 11:56 AM
They do look cool. The only cons are they're heavier and expensive.
stinkyboy
10-31-2006, 12:07 PM
Shadow Conspiracy makes a tasty one for $30.00

http://www.jtbikes.com/images/images_28446/SCInterlock2.jpg

MMcG, if you really need one...
bdamschen
10-31-2006, 12:54 PM
neato.... uhm, what's the point of them tho?
stinkyboy
10-31-2006, 12:56 PM
neato.... uhm, what's the point of them tho?

Stronger and easier to get dialed in on a singlespeed.

A lot of bmxers run 'em.
Leethal
10-31-2006, 02:08 PM
They are super strong, you need park's bmx chain tool which has greater room for the link (width).
BikeGeek
10-31-2006, 09:15 PM
Stronger and easier to get dialed in on a singlespeed.
Stronger, yes, but no easier than dialing in any chain with a single half-link.
stinkyboy
11-01-2006, 08:41 AM
Stronger, yes, but no easier than dialing in any chain with a single half-link.

I'm trying to talk myself into unnecessary purchases. You're not helping.

:rant:
BikeGeek
11-01-2006, 09:42 AM
I'm trying to talk myself into unnecessary purchases. You're not helping.

:rant:
Oh, my bad. I forgot to put this in my last post:

I hear they'll make you faster and get you laid more often. They also fix erectile dysfunction, receding hairlines, and prevent STDs.
stinkyboy
11-01-2006, 10:33 AM
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/USERIMAGES/halflinkchain(5).jpg

Boing!
brungeman
11-01-2006, 11:05 AM
they look Flexy!
MMcG
11-01-2006, 01:10 PM
Shadow Conspiracy makes a tasty one for $30.00

http://www.jtbikes.com/images/images_28446/SCInterlock2.jpg

MMcG, if you really need one...


I think I've got a slightly used SRAM 8 speed chain that I can make due with if it is long enough (it should be)
j77
11-17-2006, 03:41 PM
I run one of those shadow 1/2 link chains on my DJ/street/park bike and they are super durable but I did notice that mine streched out quite a bit within the first couple or rides. So much so that I was able to take off another link and keep my wheel/CS length almost the same.

After the initial strech and readjustment of brake pads it seems to have stayed put and I have been beating on it for a year with zero problems.

The only reason you shouldnt put it on your wacky dual-drive bike is weight, (if that is a concern). They are about 2X the weight of most standard 1/8" SS chains . . .
fiddy_ryder
11-17-2006, 05:00 PM
i picked up a KMC pintle from the LBS for like $9,, they wanted $3 for just the half link.. no brainer...
TACOXR
11-18-2006, 11:08 PM
that looks badass
stinkyboy
12-19-2006, 01:32 PM
Damn, those suckers ARE heavy...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a344/stinkyboy/Biking%20Photos/aaa5.jpg
skatetokil
12-19-2006, 05:19 PM
Oh, my bad. I forgot to put this in my last post:

I hear they'll make you faster and get you laid more often. They also fix erectile dysfunction, receding hairlines, and prevent STDs.

But do they cure STDs?
OGRipper
12-19-2006, 07:07 PM
Uh dude. Duuuude!!

Somebody's got some 'splainin' to do.

Left side: Did you find a reverse freewheel or something? WTF?
stinkyboy
12-20-2006, 09:05 AM
It's a custom Phil Wood hub.