Each link overlaps the next, combined with square riveted pins, reduces risk of chain breakage (falling apart)Grind friendly straight outer plate edges, avoid getting hung upCutaway inner plate edges give improved sprocket wrap, allowing perfect running down to 8 teeth sprocketsSlotted plates, reduce excess weightSCM steel with Carburized Nitrogen heat treatment gives breaking strength of 1300Kgf(Std chain is approx 850 Kgf).Gusset\'s special gold Bling Slink Chain features hollow link pins and cut-away side plates which bring the weight down to a tiny 330g for 102 Links or 360g for the 1/8 Inch verison.