|   What chains would you recommend for SS? | CalMTB
Jun 27, 2002 9:16 PM | | I converted my Spez and have been destroying my knees for over 4 months now and still loving it. I just noticed that my chain stretched over 3/8 in so i think it's time for a new one. What types of chain do you guys run? are there SS- or BMX-specific chains? I am looking for cheap and strong ones. Thanks. |
| SACHS PC-58 8-Speed MTB-Road Chain $20 (nm) | TD
Jun 28, 2002 3:59 AM | | |
| on sale for $11.99 at Performance LBS | maySS
Jun 28, 2002 4:27 AM | | regular price ~$15 |
| SRAM cause the powerlink is good for easy gear changes (nm) | Ginz
Jun 28, 2002 5:09 AM | | |
| SRAM/SACHS PC-1... | eelpie
Jun 28, 2002 5:12 AM | | cheap, strong, modified power-link, SS-specific. |
| modified power-link? | shiggy
Jun 28, 2002 10:20 AM | | It is just a plain ol' master link as used on any non-derailleur chain. Even easier to use than a Powerlink IMO.
The main advantage of a SS chain is the side plates are deeper and stay on the cog better. The multi-gear chains have cut-away plates so they will shift better. |
| Didn't know what else to call it.... | eelpie
Jun 28, 2002 11:19 AM | | it's not a "true" powerlink like on the other SRAM chains (i.e., the pins on the PC-1 are on the same link plate). And yes, I agree it's easier to use once you get the hang of it.
Never thought about that difference between SS chain plates and the others, but it certainly makes sense. |
| No worries | shiggy
Jun 28, 2002 1:24 PM | | I remember looking for the master link on the chain of my first geared bike. Could not figure out how to get the chain off.
8-) |
| Sachs PC7X -- pretty gold plates! (& BMX/SS specific) nm | Spar¡cus
Jun 28, 2002 5:42 AM | | |
| Thanks to all. Now I just have to look around for it. (nm) | CalMTB
Jun 28, 2002 3:25 PM | | |
| you don't need that exact chain | bn
Jun 28, 2002 3:39 PM | | any 8-spd will do, the big dif is often just the color |
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