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17-12-10, 08:05 PM | #1 |
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Chain brand suggestions?
Evening all.....
I`m gonna be replacing the chain / sprockets on my curvy v.v.soon, gonna use 15/45t ratio. Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent chain? I`m gonna use it every day to and from work etc. I`ve had a look on here and can`t seem to find anything... Rgds D |
17-12-10, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chain
I like tsubaki, sigma is good or next one down from that. O ring is fine, don't pay extra for X ring.
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17-12-10, 08:54 PM | #3 |
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Thanks YC
Whats the difference between X & O Ring? Is it to do with the seals on them? |
17-12-10, 11:22 PM | #4 |
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18-12-10, 03:17 AM | #5 |
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X ring is supposed to be "better". Just more marketing BS. You put both chains on same bike for same miles with same lubing, X ring will last 10% more for 20% more price.
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18-12-10, 04:49 AM | #6 |
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Re: Chain
You can get a DID x-ring from ebay for under £90 with sprokets bargin!!!!!
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18-12-10, 10:59 AM | #7 |
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Re: Chain brand suggestions?
YC = thankyou very much....
Holdup = Easier to understand when visualized. Smudge = i`ve already got the sprockets renthal ones, but will investigate Could always sell the sprockets that come with it. Fanx all. \m/ |
18-12-10, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: Chain brand suggestions?
I use DID chain and sproket kits as suggested by Smudge. They are good value and so far ive had 15000 miles out of mine with little stretch and a bit of neglect to be honest. I only lube every 200 miles or so and rarely clean it. Hope this helps, Matt
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18-12-10, 06:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: Chain brand suggestions?
tsubaki alpha is what i have, with supersprox (bling) sprockets
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18-12-10, 11:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: Chain brand suggestions?
Make sure those DIDs are a good grade, that is just as important as brand
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