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Technical => Transmission => Topic started by: lollipop on October 15, 2007, 12:30:20 pm

Title: chain spares
Post by: lollipop on October 15, 2007, 12:30:20 pm: is it possible to find extra bits to add onto a chain?

I recently had by chain replaced with a half link and it's great but I want to go from 46/16 to 46/17 and my mechanic didn't keep the spare bits.

Any clue where to look or do I need to fork out for another chain?

thanks
Title: Re: chain spares
Post by: stutho on October 15, 2007, 05:48:55 pm: Hi lollipop,

What make and model of chain?
Title: Re: chain spares
Post by: Eric on October 16, 2007, 06:03:58 am: http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-32-HALF-LINK-single-speed-fixed-track-chain-RARE_W0QQitemZ290168773102QQihZ019QQcategoryZ56193QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
3/32" half links are on eBay.
Title: Re: chain spares
Post by: lollipop on October 17, 2007, 04:36:48 pm: hey stutho

I got a reluctant half link chain

quote:
Originally posted by stutho

Hi lollipop,

What make and model of chain?
Title: Re: chain spares
Post by: stutho on October 18, 2007, 08:50:01 am: For some sad reason I always keep my spare bits of new chain. Can't explain why. I was hoping that I might have the bits you need - but it was not to be.

Have you considered changing the chain-ring instead of the spur gear?
Title: Re: chain spares
Post by: lollipop on October 19, 2007, 11:39:17 am: Hi Stutho

Many thanks for trying!! Looks like the bike will get put in the shed for a while anyhow, work has moved me up to Milton Keynes for a few weeks so it's not as urgent as before.
My chain ring is new too...was gonna go for a 17 till my knees can take the strain!

quote:
Originally posted by stutho

For some sad reason I always keep my spare bits of new chain. Can't explain why. I was hoping that I might have the bits you need - but it was not to be.

Have you considered changing the chain-ring instead of the spur gear?