I need to order some chains, decided on trace, but no idea what the numbers mean. Cookson Gold are not very forthcoming with any info either in their product descriptions and I'm really stuck. I always happen to sit down to deal with this in the evening so can't give them a ring and get them to explain, so I thought I'd post on here to see if someone can help me.

Can someone explain to me what 12/18 and 14/16 mean?

I've been told that the first number refers to the gauge of the wire and that the second is the number of links in an inch, but if that's the case it would mean that this chain:

http://www.cooksongold.com/Finished-...prcode-VVT-CFA

is made with 2mm wire - that can't be right can it?

I just want a chain with small links and can't figure out which to get.

Help??!!

Thanks
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