Drive chain half links

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newcdale02 · #1 Post by **newcdale02** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:39 am

I'm wanting to switch to a 14t countershaft sprocket, and am wondering if a half link would be a safe alternative to buying a new chain.

cannondale27 · #2 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:35 am

I wouldnt.What size rear are you running.I believe I used to run 14-42 and stock chain still fit.

newcdale02 · #3 Post by **newcdale02** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:43 am

QUOTE (cannondale27 @ Apr 20 2006, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I wouldnt.What size rear are you running.I believe I used to run 14-42 and stock chain still fit.

I have a stock cannibal, never counted the rear sprocket. With the 14t sprocket up front I have no slack on the chain.

cannondale27 · #4 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:57 am

Hmm that sucks.How about running 14-39.Might be a little tall if your stock but chains arent cheap.Sprockets are.

cdaleman440 · #5 Post by **cdaleman440** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:58 am

i added a half link when i switched over and i got 2 races and alot of riddin on it so far

MX Quad Dad · #6 Post by **MX Quad Dad** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:20 am

Wer you able to find one with a tensil (sp?) strenght as high as the chain? I would be affraid to use one bought at a farm supply store. If it breaks and the chain just runs off and dosent damage anythting, it would most likely do this but if the chain wadds up, it could get expensive.

duwax · #7 Post by **duwax** » Tue May 02, 2006 3:10 pm

I do believe my good fellow that you can fit a 14t countershaft sprocket without having to purchase such a speciman as you have indicated. On the Savannah where we race the giraffes, both Mildred and I use 14 tooth sprockets up front, and I do believe that we had to adjust the rear eccentric to allow for a larger loop of chain.

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Yours in quadding,

Brendal