'Nother Fixee setup...Q's

[Dekonick]

OK - why can't you use a chain with a master link? If it is safe for a geared bike, it should be fine for a fixee - no? I might try it... unless the consensus is thats NUTS.

It is much easier to clean a chain if you have a master link...

[goonster]

I don't think it's nuts.

I've ridden fixed with master link chains (SRAM PC-1, mostly) for thousands of miles, but I also have two brakes (for reasons unrelated to drivetrain anxiety).

Frankly, I have greater doubts about my ability to correctly reinstall a chain pin than I do about the integrity of the master link. Either way, I've never had a chain fail.

[Dekonick]

Thanks! Thats kinda what I thought -

I use 2 brakes as well - even if the rear isn't used, I like knowing it is available - just in case.

[mosca]

I think no problem. I have two master links on my fixed bike so that I can use several different gearing setups. It's very convenient, and I agree with goonster, those press-in chain pins always make me a little uneasy somehow.

[obtuse]

master links scare me. i've broken a chain twice while riding both at a properly installed masterlink....i'm too lazy to spin so i tend to push a bigger gear (80-90rpm). you should stay away from masterlinks on any bike especially a track bike.

obtuse

[mosca]

You could go for the NJS approved model, this looks pretty bulletproof. Assuming you are running a 1/8" chain. (pic is from Business Cycles website)

[Dekonick]

SWEET! - that is just the ticket! (and I like the 2 master link idea - heck keep a few sections of chain fir different gears... what a concept!)

where can you buy it?!?

yeah o - o I run a BMX chain.

[mosca]

Try:

http://www.businesscycles.com/ (http://)

The NJS stuff doesn't seem to come cheap though. I've been running the cheapo old style masterlinks with no probs - I think when you get up to the 1/8" width, they are fairly robust.

[Fixed]

Try:

http://www.businesscycles.com/ (http://)

I think when you get up to the 1/8" width, they are fairly robust.


bro i like that word robust i like bikes that are robust.
cheers