06-08-14, 08:25 AM
I presume you're familiar with the expression "The Weakest Link"
Well it wasn't Anne Robinson who created it!
The thing is, if a comparison was to be made, then a correctly riveted chain will always have the edge over a split link chain which has more chance of possibly coming apart, so taking into consideration the speed these bikes are capable of then i can only suggest going for the strongest and safest option which would be riveting.
If you feel the urge to debate about your safety, then feel free, but to me this is a no brainer and just common sense.
The last time i used a split link was as a kid with a push bike, and d'ya know what, a chain fell apart on me then, so the thought of that happening at anywhere up to 140mph doesn't really seem too appealing.
Well it wasn't Anne Robinson who created it!
The thing is, if a comparison was to be made, then a correctly riveted chain will always have the edge over a split link chain which has more chance of possibly coming apart, so taking into consideration the speed these bikes are capable of then i can only suggest going for the strongest and safest option which would be riveting.
If you feel the urge to debate about your safety, then feel free, but to me this is a no brainer and just common sense.
The last time i used a split link was as a kid with a push bike, and d'ya know what, a chain fell apart on me then, so the thought of that happening at anywhere up to 140mph doesn't really seem too appealing.
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