In a message dated 11/12/2002 4:35:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, wspokes@penn.com writes:
>
>How hard is it going to be to find an inch pitch rear cog and chain? If I
>do
>locate, what costs am I looking at?
>Any input, info, or free ones welcome...
>
>
To which Larry Black responded:
> I'm thinking the 1"x3/16" chains are going to be a more challenging find
> than
> the rings and rear (cogs) sprockets (how did they ever get called cogs?)
> I have rears from 6-12 in CB, single-speed FW, and also for Campag and
> other
> fixed. Fronts from 22-30 in steel Ashtabula two-piece,steel and alloy
> five-pin(TA-ish)6-arm, and 5-arm, and alloy for TA/Stronglite and similar
> 'adapter-spider' arrangements.
> I will trade these for good condition roller and/or block chains or buy
> the
> chains outright.
>
> I'd also appreciate links to any chain information
>
> Larry Black
> Woodbine, Maryland
>
Larry, Walt, and all CR inch-pitch-ophiles:
The chains are out there. Be aware, however, that Diamond apparently made a run of "repop" inch-by-three-sixteenths roller chain some time ago. These are commonly available NOS from the balloon folks for about $45-50 retail. They are a brownish color.
The original old top-end Diamond chains, which are magnificent IMHO, have blued inner links and nickel-plated outer links. These are understandably rather rare in NOS condition, and sell for considerably more. Be aware also that there were one-inch by one-quarter inch chains also IIRC - too wide for lightweight use.
My fave inch-pitch chain is the minimalist Wippermann block - anyone know of any NOS ones that are available for sale?
The Campy inch-pitch chainrings (available in 151 BCD only) are somewhat scarce in NOS condition but are available; usually 24, 25, and 26-tooth pop up on you-know-where from time to time. The C-brand rear sprockets seem to be the most rare from what I've seen, particularly in the larger sizes (you can generally find 6-tooth ones!! How's that for violating the fundamental law of gearing?!)
Walt, contact me off-list with your size preferences. I can probably dig through my stash and come up with a decent chain and cog for a reasonable price.
Cheers,
Greg "block-head" Parker
A2 MI USA