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Old 17-12-10, 08:05 PM   #1
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Default 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...

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Old 17-12-10, 08:49 PM   #2
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Default 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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Old 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?
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Old 17-12-10, 11:22 PM   #4
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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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Old 18-12-10, 04:49 AM   #6
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You can get a DID x-ring from ebay for under £90 with sprokets bargin!!!!!
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Old 18-12-10, 10:59 AM   #7
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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/
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Old 18-12-10, 06:22 PM   #8
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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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Old 18-12-10, 06:37 PM   #9
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tsubaki alpha is what i have, with supersprox (bling) sprockets
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Make sure those DIDs are a good grade, that is just as important as brand
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