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[Closed] Buy a half link, or buy a half-link chain?

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I'm torn, its £4ish posted for a half link, or its £12ish for a whole chain (and a stack of spare half-links!). Thoughts?


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 4:51 pm
 Del
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i'd have to say use a tensioner. 1/2 link chains tend to be heavy, and in any case, a bit of use and you'll be adjusting the chain anyway.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 4:56 pm
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Del, a lot of people use a half link and a tensioner to get the tension correct.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 4:59 pm
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I got my half links for a pound each from Russels bike shop in Walsall!


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:04 pm
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I have a tensioner, I just want a little bit less slack, im about 1mm off being able to remove another whole link. Kinda - I cant get to walsall, but do you have a link? <off googling>...


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:06 pm
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I bought a half link only on the basis that I can take it out and re-use it... just make sure you dont pop the pin out when your splitting the chain.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:10 pm
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Thanks Kinda - I'll call them and see if they'll post some to me. Seems everywhere I'd normally use doesnt do 3/32 half links or if they do they're £3 plus postage.


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:14 pm
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No probs CK!


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:22 pm