The Definition of Half-Links

Getting a chain to fit on a single speed setup without pensioner requires some time and patience, especially when your bike doesn’t have horizontal dropouts, you probably would need a half link to fine tune the chain tension.
Today we’ll take a look on the half link installation, on the Singlespeed coaster bike with vertical dropouts.
Full-link chains are traditional bike chains pairing a sequence of outer and inner links. (A full-link contains an inner and outer link)
The half link connects to the outer and inner links of the chain, it allows you to add or remove a single link, therefore, it reduces the amount of variation from 1” to 1/2”.
There are different sizes of half links, the 1/8” half links are designed for single speed chains.
If you are using a 5 to 8 speed chain for you setup, get the 3/32” half link.
Chains width:
Single speed chains have inner width of 1/8″ (3.175 mm).
Multi speed chains, from 5 to 8 have inner width of 3/32″ (2.38 mm).
Multi speed chains from 9 to 12 speeds have inner width of 11/128″ (2.18 mm).
Connect the half-link to the inner link and then the outer link.
Enjoy your single speed conversion.
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[@havefunandbikestuff]

Very cool. Going to try this.

[@donavan8616]

Gracias por la info

[@DOnkP00K]

My bike always get too tight so I gotta try this. the mechanic doesn't know this. Imma teach him this

[@zeruiahwild1]

So I have seen some people say these links when they stretch cause the bike to still need a tensioner, is this true? I have a bike I wanted to do this with and I wanted to know if this truly is a method that will last on its own. Thank you and great video!

[@nzo_6543]

Well if you do experiencing chain skipping when using the half-link method, replace it might be worned

[@going4broke1981]

Bro, that wheels got excessive wobble.

[@DanyoSports]

The tire wasn’t mounted properly, it’s all fixed now.

[@conbo5386]

at least show us how to get one of those

[@nzo_6543]

Bike shops or online duh

[@nzo_6543]

Half links are commonly used on horizontal dropouts like Fixies, BMXs, or Dirt Jumpers.

[@nzo_6543]

It's also a little heavy each link