1 2 1 8 Chain
Procraft 1 8 inch proof coil chain.
1 2 1 8 chain. Breaking strength 1 600 lbs grade 30 chain is a low carbon chain used for many hardware type applications. It is easy to install with a park chain tool and is very smooth and quiet. 100 links available in silver nickel plated or black. What is the first number describing.
Nitro chain number pitch inner width roller diameter overall width pin diameter plate height plate thickness p. Make offer izumi 1 2 x 1 8 standard track bicycle chain fixed silver 116 links izumi bike chain 1 2 x 3 32 116l 7 8mm black 5 6 speed vintage touring charity 58 12. Generally purpose built single speed fixed gear bikes use 1 8 chains whereas single speed bikes converted from geared derailleur bikes use 3 32 chain. And light duty marine use procraft chain is all machine welded and each link is proof load tested hot dipped galvanized finish.
I ride a fixed gear with 1 8 drivetrain. My understanding is that practically all modern chains have a 1 2 inch pitch. 1 2 12 7 mm first of all to use a thicker 1 8th inch track width chainring or cog with a thinner 3 32nd inch road width chain is not possible. Running a 3 32 chain on gears designed for a wider 1 8 chain will result in very stiff operation.
Some 1 8 chains and chainrings are sold as 1 2 1 8 and some as 1 1 8. Galvanized aircraft cable 7x7 construction 340 lbs safe work load reeled. I am always on the lookout for a great 1 8 x 1 2 chain. Bout the only problem with 1 8 chains on 3 32 chain rings cogs is they tend to be a little noiser.
Ran 1 8 chain on a 3 32 chainring for quite a long time and had no noticeable problems apart from that. Kmc 1 8 hl710 half link kool chain silver or black 26 99 kmc half link bmx chain 1 2 x 1 8 chain.