Thorn Cycles Forum
Community => Rohloff Internal Hub Gears => Topic started by: snoogly on January 22, 2012, 03:28:08 AM
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Will the Izumi V Super Toughness 1/8" chain play well with a Rohloff?
Being in Japan, I can get them quite cheaply, but I'd like to know if it's a good idea first :)
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With a name like "Izumi V Super Toughness" it's definitely worth a try. :D
In all seriousness, it is a 1/8" track chain. User ratings I've seen consider it good [edit] for single-speeds and track bikes. See:
http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222343615/118/Izumi-V-Super-Toughness.html
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=16787
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-743048.html
The best endorsement I can think of is NJS certifies it for Professional Keirin racing in Japan. One can't do much better than that in terms of outright strength. It implies high-precision in assembly and materials, and bodes well for a long life.
Best,
Dan.
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Will the Izumi V Super Toughness 1/8" chain play well with a Rohloff?
Being in Japan, I can get them quite cheaply, but I'd like to know if it's a good idea first :)
Rohloff, who knows something about chains, says1/8in chains fit (except with the Rohloff chain tensioner for which they're too thick) but are not recommended because they have a relatively short lifespan.