RE: [CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chain

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From: Stephen James <sj52@hotmail.com>
To: <shop@cyclart.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: RE: [CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chain
Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:38:58 +0000
In-Reply-To: <DAECJCGMAPNDNDBOEMIKMEGAGPAA.shop@cyclart.com>
References: <BAY123-W520868D222C61E5D2E3CE0D1980@phx.gbl>


Thanks Greg,

ok, on inspection with a magnifying glass, it looks like this might be a master link that doesn't require one of the c clips. If I'm not mistaken , the previous owner put the master link plate on backwards. I think thi s chain says something like "hear the click". But, now the problem is th at it's on backwards. Moreover, it is not connected to the other end of the chain.

How would you recommend I try to bend the link open? I don't want to just force it open yet, if there's a method or technique that won't mess up th e link. Will the fact that it is installed inside-out (or vice versa) make any difference.

Tia, Steve James Bx, NYC

From: shop@cyclart.comTo: sj52@hotmail.com; classicrendezvous@bikelist.or gSubject: RE: [CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chainDate: Thu, 3 J ul 2008 16:48:19 -0700

Steve,
>From what I have seen, this is normal for block chains. The rivets on the inner plate have small steps that, under tension, hold the outer plate in place. Bending the chain sideways pushes the rivets toward each other , releasing the outer plate. If you have to bend the chain to install or remove the plate, you probably don't need a clip.

However, I have also seen small figure-8 wire clips that serve the same p urpose as C-clips. They require that the rivets protrude past the side of t he outer plate (like chains with C-clips) so check the gap you have between the block and plates. If it is greater at the master link than the other l inks, you should have some sort of clip. Installation/removal doesn't req uire the chain to be bent as above.

Greg Reiche CyclArt Vista, CA USA

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org]On Behalf Of Stephen James Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 2:58 PM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Question about one-inch pitch block chain

Dear Listers,

I bought an inch-pitch chain made by diamond. However, it does not have

the "C" clamp that usually secures the master link. Is this normal for Ame rican chains? I'd only used Wippermanns before. At any rate, what is th e exact size "C" connector that should be used? Or, alternatively, how would you suggest connecting a block chain in that situation? Yes, I ha ve heard about epoxying the outside of the master link. There's got to be

a better way. Perhaps, the master link for another type of chain would b e usable.

Tia, Steve James Bx., NY _________________________________________________________________ Do more with your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_photos_022008

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