Single Speed MTB

benjo plz. · 7 Dec 2006 at 21:16

SpeedFreak said:
erm no they don't. It may be a term used, but chains do not strect. Yes you get cog wear and yes you get chain wear, and yes this gives the perception of stretching, but pin to pin distance does not increase

no ****

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SpeedFreak · 7 Dec 2006 at 21:23

Phnom_Penh said:
no **** .

I's no problem anyhow as my rear is a bolt on hope hub. I can move it when needed and lock it up nice and tight

Jonny ///M · 8 Dec 2006 at 00:23

SpeedFreak said:
erm no they don't. It may be a term used, but chains do not strect. Yes you get cog wear and yes you get chain wear, and yes this gives the perception of stretching, but pin to pin distance does not increase

How come to tell if a chain has stretched you measure 12 links.....and if its longer than 12" by an 1/8th of an inch its stretched. Thats what ive been told anyway. :confused:

Sorry...depends on the terminology you use for something getting longer

squiffy · 8 Dec 2006 at 00:26

SpeedFreak said:
no chance

Fit 53-12.. he he.

SpeedFreak · 8 Dec 2006 at 02:50

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chains.html#stretch

SpeedFreak · 8 Dec 2006 at 02:50

squiffy said:
Fit 53-12.. he he.

lol, yeah if i'm in a velodrome

squiffy · 8 Dec 2006 at 10:42

SpeedFreak said:
lol, yeah if i'm in a velodrome

No, for uphill climbs

Wryel · 10 Dec 2006 at 16:08

Been very tempted to go for SS, borrowed one for a couple of 24 hour races a while back it its mental! I'm rubbish at climbing and SS just forces you to boot it!

On the topic of fixed wheel, I had a quick play on a mates after a skinfull on Friday night, that was enough to convince me its a bad idea.

weescott · 10 Dec 2006 at 16:18

Wryel said:
borrowed one for a couple of 24 hour races a while back it its mental!

No. YOU are mental :eek:

A couple of my pals are doing the Strathpuffer 24hr, I sort of wish I had a second bike to be able to do it. Well that's my excuse.