Timeline for Do half link chains work on any bike and what is their purpose?
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| Jun 14, 2018 at 18:56 | vote | accept | Kellen Stuart | ||
| Jun 13, 2018 at 15:15 | comment | added | markd | chains are spec'd to the number of gears as well, so (unless you're super weight conscious) buy the cheapest appropriate gear chain (i.e. 8/9 speed, 10-spd, etc). | |
| Jun 12, 2018 at 20:32 | comment | added | renesis | As I understand it, half link chains are 1/8" wide (inside) & with thicker plates, unlike modern multi-speed chains, which are 3/32" wide. Also, I don't imagine they would mesh well with the ramps on front chain rings. | |
| Jun 12, 2018 at 20:29 | comment | added | Nate W | Correct because they are not made for nor intended to work with derailleurs | |
| Jun 12, 2018 at 20:28 | comment | added | Kellen Stuart | so only single speed bikes will work? | |
| Jun 12, 2018 at 20:26 | history | answered | renesis | CC BY-SA 4.0 |