jcmeyerSS Posted February 12, 2012 Share Broke my 9speed a couple of times now i use a half link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted February 12, 2012 Share Broke my 9speed a couple of times now i use a half link.Too much strong in those legs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted February 14, 2012 Share Too much strong in those legs....IF ONLY MORE LIKE TO MUCH FAT IN THE BELLY Edited February 14, 2012 by jcmeyer15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Changed the BMX chain over to a 9spd chain last night and the ride is so much quieter. I have a std 9spd blade up front with a rear cog and the BMX chain tended to wander on this set up and make a silly noise. Let's see how this lasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Hey guys Some help in this department PLEASE I am running a Momsen Twen9AL SS setup with a Race Face Evolve SS crankset (32T), and Gusset sprockets (16 at the moment), and I found the following:With SRAM SS chain, under power, the chain was lifting on the sprocket (it felt like a worn chain would on a cassette).Now running 9spd chain, and no such nonsence (on the same sprockets).I bought the sprockets under the pretence that it was SS specific, but no suck luck. Now, my order is ready for the following (check link below)http://www.gussetbikes.com/products-information.php?id=CSGU612 This is a Gusset SS sprocket (wide base), but in the description it says (*Note: are suitable for narrow 5/64” (9 speed) chains.), and this bothers me, as I want to run aHalf LinkorSS specific chain. Any advice in this regard??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclocross Posted February 14, 2012 Share 1) With SRAM SS chain, under power, the chain was lifting on the sprocket (it felt like a worn chain would on a cassette).Now running 9spd chain, and no such nonsence (on the same sprockets). 2) I bought the sprockets under the pretence that it was SS specific, but no suck luck. 1) I run a Gusset 17t sprocket and initially had the same problem of slipping. Turned out it was my chain ( 1 x new & 1 x used 9 speed chains tried in process) which despite having a tensioner on, was a link too long and not engaging enough teeth. (Fireye tensioner pushes chain down away from sprocket rather than up towards it). Removing a link has solved problem and as mentioned earlier, now use a cheap n cheerful 7 speed chain with perfect results. Were your chain lengths equal between each chain you tried and could you shorten the slipping chain by a link? 2) The term "SS specific" is often just a reference to the fact that the piece of kit in question is to be used on a single gear setup rather than with derailleurs, not necessarily a reference to a specific dimension. Personally, unless you're BMX racing or riding trick or ramp BMX where power output and grind abuse is high, I don't think a chunky/heavy BMX chain is warranted. Rather stick with cheaper and lighter 7, 8 or 9 speed chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesey Posted February 14, 2012 Share 1/8th track chain. Bullet proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted February 14, 2012 Share 1/8th track chain. Bullet proof.Hi Cheesy Yes, that will be bullet Proof, but therein lies the problem. What I could find on the trusted net...Cassette width's differ from 1/8", 3/32" and more. The 1/8" are SS / track specific, and ideal,but,doing a SS conversion on a hub freebody and fitting the 1/8" cogs are not so easy to come by. So, what I could muster up, is to get a 3/32" half link chain,shorten as much as I can,and use on the available 3/32" cogs (named 8/9 speed compatible). THX Cyclocross for the input as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 29, 2012 Share Cheap SS chains boys and girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divernick Posted May 29, 2012 Share Cheap BMX chains last me as long as expensive SS-specific track or half link chains. R75 for a chain that lasts me 6 months. Bargain of note! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted May 29, 2012 Share 8spd.Yeah, I go trough chains and BB's at a rate of knots, so I go as cheap as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 29, 2012 Share Yeah, I go trough chains and BB's at a rate of knots, so I go as cheap as possible. Dangle ... have you tried the Hope BB's ... as I understand one can replace the bearings easily with "off-the-shelf" bearings from a place like bearing man. I ask this as I am considering one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted May 29, 2012 Share I had so much uphill with geared chains ( after eating tar )That about a year back i fitted a sram track chain, blackspear front ring and shimano dx sproket and have not changed it since . Quite and as strong as hell . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 29, 2012 Share This morning was a close one for me. I replaced the BB last week while also looking after/running after my 10month old son and somehow I attached the crank and only assembled the lot together with the little plastic screwy thingy that pulls the non-drive side arm to the spindle ...... needless to say that as I started accelerating over a bridge this morning I ended up pedaling with my right leg only and the left hand side crank arm with pedals attached to my left shoe. To say I was am pissed off is one mother of an understatement. If I had stood and pedaled in anger it would have made for an interesting late night horror story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted May 29, 2012 Share Cheap BMX chains last me as long as expensive SS-specific track or half link chains. R75 for a chain that lasts me 6 months. Bargain of note! You're getting ripped off. Linden Cycles sells KMC BMX chains for R32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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