S&M’s New, Smaller Chain Concept
FatTony
- November 03 2009
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- 9 comments
At Interbike S&M introduced an entire bike that had a lot of crazy bells and whistles on it. One of the things that stood out to everyone was the drive train…
The chain was much smaller in the sense that all the plates were smaller—like it was shrunken down. This meant that the sprocket and rear cog teeth had been downsized also. Well, it looks like S&M may be about ready to move forward with the new, smaller chain concept as they just posted some news and photos on their site about it. Here’s what they had to say…
Notice how the newer chain on the left has many more pins and plates, and the sprocket has many more teeth then traditional chains and sprockets (shown on the right).
“…It’s a 3/8 x 1/8 instead of the wimpy 1/2 x 1/8. It also has a lot more pins and added teeth to the sprocket… So yes there will still be a redesigned sprocket also.
Overall we wanted a chain that would be tough as bricks and never go limp…
we didn’t even dance around weight issue, you won’t see no cut out plates and hollowed pins on this bad boy! ” - S&M Bikes
Here’s the video from Interbike with a look at S&M’s “WTF” bike and the 3/8 x 1/8 chain in question.
Speaking of new chains…I know DK has been cooking up something relatively secretive over in Ohio and I’m wondering when the news on that one is going to drop…
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November 3rd, 2009 at 10:32 pm
is that slam bar a joke or something
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
theyre no joke. i have a friend who swears they helped him learn barspins.
November 4th, 2009 at 12:10 am
pff. no
i just ordered some.
i'm runnin them with a nice 6 inch top tube.
barspins are gonna smooth like butta on toast.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:06 am
No joke man, I have some and they make tuck no-handers so much easier. The bars are so easy to grab.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Was there a video made of Odyssey at Interbike? I can't find one on the website.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:51 am
The only problem is you need to buy new grips
November 4th, 2009 at 4:26 am
cool i want those bars
November 5th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
yeah dude sandm is making some nice odis to go along with them, theyre even better than easterns 9 inch bars!!! im gonna run a down low stem with them when they come out….
November 6th, 2009 at 3:51 am
iv already seen the new dk chain, its awesome.