Chain Tensioner or Half Link Chain

Ronstanson
Ronstanson Posts: 178
edited September 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
I've got a 1998 Spesh Hardrock, and about 5 years ago the rear mech hanger got so bent it was irrepairable, and I've SS'ed it since.

I used to use a Crud DCD but that's being a pain at the minute, so I was wondering if I should go for a chain tensioner like the Kore one that attatches to chainstays, or use one of those full half link chains. I'm running it in a magic ratio at the minute with a normal chain, but that's got to stop at some point and the idea of a full half link chain appeals for never ending magic ratio-ness.

Cheers guys.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    or just get a half link and use with a normal chain (8sp).
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Ronstanson
    Ronstanson Posts: 178
    Thing is, that's great, till the chain stretches again. I like the idea of having twice the adjustability.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    but the full half link chain streches faster than a normal chain and wears faster.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Ronstanson
    Ronstanson Posts: 178
    Ah, I hadn't thought of that.

    Hmm- half link it is then. Cheers.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Love my 1/2 link chain, so much I'm going to buy another for my BMX.

    Get one, you wont regret it :D
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    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
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    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8

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