chain pitch

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  1. racman

    racman Active Member

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    Hi chaps just a quickie. Why do people change chain pitch of their chains from 530 to 520 on track or race bikes. What are the technical benefits? I have very often wondered
     
    #1 racman, May 28, 2014
  2. lambchops

    lambchops Elite Member

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    Its just due to weight, 520 chain is much lighter than the 530 and its rotational mass so added benefit from changing it. The only reason.
     
    #2 lambchops, May 28, 2014
  3. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    What he said. Mind you Guy Martin got it wrong one year !!!
     
    #3 megawatt, May 28, 2014

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