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@methebmxer
The picture is the correct way to fit a half link chain. The shadow conspiracy interlock is the original and only half link chain worth buying. The picture shows a version 2 of The shadow conspiracy chain with flat out edge for smoother grinding as it's designed for BMX use and rounded inner edge to allow a tighter curve to enable it to run on down to 8 tooth drivers (also BMX). The whole point in it being completely made of half links is so that when you grind a ledge on it, assuming your grinding in a forward direction, each link overlaps the next reducing the chance of prizing a link off as like a fishes scales they are smooth in one direction but not the other. The fact that the design also means greater freedom of chain length/adjustment is just a bonus. This is a BMX chain and is best suited for use on a BMX where chain tension is less of an issue. I still use one on my fixie though.