[AtTheGates]

I just bought a KHE half link chain to use an MTB. I got the chain home and tried to put it on and... its too short. Gearing 32X16 on 26" and cannot be changed nor can chain stay length. Can I get individual links some where without buying another chain? Does anyone have some spare links they want to get rid of?

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[fiddy_ryder]

Doh!! return the chain or buy a 2nd one..

 

[Cru Jones]

Or, you could try going to a micro-drive setup... put like a 12 or smaller in the back, if you can.

 

[ulockjustice]

the shadow conspiracy half link chain comes plenty long enough. i have a 33 x16 on a mob and had 6ish links or so to spare. get that one instead

 

[ServeEm]

Heard good things about Shadow's chain.

 

[Li'l Dave]

I bought a Shadow chain and can't use it on my 20". The chain is a 3/32", and most BMX stuff is 1/8" Most mountain stuff is too. Not a problem, just something to keep in mind.

 

[Bicyclist]

You can get 1/8" Shadow chains:

http://www.danscomp.com/464041.php?cat=PARTS

 

[Li'l Dave]

Crap, they make 'em now!! They just look so badass, Shadow rules! Get your bike done Bicyclist?

 

[Bicyclist]

Nope. Everything's on its way. I've just got frame and pedals at this point.

 

[fiddy_ryder]

I bought a Shadow chain and can't use it on my 20". The chain is a 3/32", and most BMX stuff is 1/8" Most mountain stuff is too. Not a problem, just something to keep in mind.

you sure about that? shadow is a bmx company, why would they make a 3/32 chain..? i couldnt find anything on the web about \it.

 

[Bicyclist]

There are people that run 3/32" setups for lighter weight.

 

[don]

Where did you find a 3/32" Shadow chain? I didn't know they made them in the thinner size.

 

[fiddy_ryder]

There are people that run 3/32" setups for lighter weight.

i know that, but dude said he had a 3/32 SHADOW chain..

 

[Bicyclist]

Touché.

 

[WestCoastHucker]

i know that, but dude said he had a 3/32 SHADOW chain..

yeah, not gonna happen. a narrow chain like that wouldn't even fit on their chainwheels or drivers.....

 

[Li'l Dave]

Where did you find a 3/32" Shadow chain? I didn't know they made them in the thinner size.

I ordered one from Danscomp. For my new bike I accidentally ordered a 3/32 chainring (profile imperial) and an 1/8" driver for the hub, the Shadow chain only works with the front chainring, it doesn't sit on the driver corrrectly.

 

[fiddy_ryder]

how did it not fit on teh driver? was it a 9t and was the chain the original shadow and not the v2? because shadow never made 3/32 (thats mtb standard). they said the orignal half link chain didnt work well with 9th drivers

 

[HRDTLBRO]

Honestly, the shadow chain looks cool and appears to be strong, but it's a pain in the ass. From my experience, a regular chain is just as strong, if not stronger, lighter, and much easier to remove and install. Check out the KMC Z510HX for a solid chain.