Stevan Thomas wrote:
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> In a message dated 7/11/03 8:21:17 AM Pacific Daylight Time, goode@dpw.com
> writes:
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> > Yes, this is just about what my buddy found. He'll settle for a roller
> > inch-pitch if he can't find a block chain. And if he likes it, then I'll try
> > the roller-version on my CR-OT De Bernardi.
>
> Roller chain actually runs more smoothly than block chain, it won't feel any
> different than 1/2" pitch roller chain. Block chain has a different feel to
> it.
Actually, in my experience, the 1" pitch roller chain does feels different than the 1/2" pitch roller chain. There is some slop in a 1" pitch drive train that's not there in a 1/2" pitch drive train. Probably caused by there being half as many teeth engaged. Little bit noiser too.
Based on an all new-old-stock 1" pitch roller chain drive train by the way on this 1955 Gillott:
http://www.velo-retro.com/
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA
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