A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
I'll bet it is a nickel-plated KMC 410 chain. Clas Ohlsen?
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
I'll bet it is a nickel-plated KMC 410 chain. Clas Ohlsen?
Joseph
Years ago, the nickel-plated Sedisport chains seemed to resist rust well. Maybe this is similar.
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A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.) Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
IMHO, a waste of money. If you keep your chain lubed and actually ride the bike, it should not rust. ------------ Alex
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
That kind of cavalier attitude won't help me any in a land where summer lasts 11 hours and 36 minutes and slush falls from the sky already saturated with rock salt.
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A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
I always heart that rust resistant chains are not that strong as they supposed to be.
That kind of cavalier attitude won't help me any in a land where summer lasts 11 hours and 36 minutes and slush falls from the sky already saturated with rock salt.
Neither will nickel plating, for that matter. If the vendor doesn't know enough about the item, I'd try to find a different vendor. Of course, that may be futile advice in some locales. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.
Biltema, actually. I couldn't find any fancy chains at Clas Ohlson.
So gentlemen: Is the chain of my dreams nickel-plated, chromed, or stainless?
Dunno. But I saw a nickle-plated KMC at CO a couple weeks ago. Haven't check out the bike stuff at Biltema. Any good stuff?
Joseph
Yes, the bicycle section of their cataloge is really comprehensive: Most everything is there. Also, after stocking so much Americanized [censored], they've started to sell some decent city bikes. One even has a half-assed, but more than adequate, chain case. 2500:- for a sturdy rack, 7-speed Nexus, and a dynamo hub sounds like a good deal to me. However, they still don't any dreigang parts.
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I always heart that rust resistant chains are not that strong as they supposed to be.
If they are plated, strength may be OK. If they are stainless steel ("rostfrei" or "inoxydable" are two designations sometimes used) then they may not be strong enough, depending on the alloy employed. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts.
Hay, Hay, Hay, comeonnow! God knows I'm not a flag waving zealot, but most "Made In the USA" bike stuff is pretty good quality. To me "[censored]" refers to Sh!tty quality. If that's what you mean, then I really can't agree w/ you. If you are referring to our tendency for designing & outfitting bikes for good weather, leisure use, then I can understand where you are coming from. Although, I try to never ride in the rain (such as today). Living in Sunny Calli :? I don't have to. Also, my nose runs miserably below 60F. John
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
there are different types of "rust resistant". some are stainless, some are plated. stainless is better if weather conditions are as you say. you need to identify the chain to know for sure which is which.
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
there are different types of "rust resistant". some are stainless, some are plated. stainless is better if weather conditions are as you say. you need to identify the chain to know for sure which is which.
Stainless steel bicycle drive train chains? First I heard of them. Where?
Hay, Hay, Hay, comeonnow! God knows I'm not a flag waving zealot, but most "Made In the USA" bike stuff is pretty good quality. To me "[censored]" refers to Sh!tty quality. If that's what you mean, then I really can't agree w/ you. If you are referring to our tendency for designing & outfitting bikes for good weather, leisure use, then I can understand where you are coming from. Although, I try to never ride in the rain (such as today). Living in Sunny Calli :? I don't have to. Also, my nose runs miserably below 60F. John
Having been to Biltema (without looking at the bike stuff too closely) I think it is fair to say there is no "made in the USA" stuff there. I think the OP meant products that are suited to the American market, and not suited to the local market. I'm sure 99% of the stuff at Biltema is made in China, and the other 1% is made in Taiwan.
Rain is pleasant! And places that don't get rain, don't get snow! You SoCal guys are missing out on some big fun! Yesterday I went for a road ride (a bit cold), then in th evening I drove 15 minutes and went XC-skiing for 2 hours. Today I am going speed skating. Variety is the spice of life 🙂 On the bike ride I saw some guys kiting and wind-surfing!
That kind of cavalier attitude won't help me any in a land where summer lasts 11 hours and 36 minutes and slush falls from the sky already saturated with rock salt.
A local hardware/department store in my town is selling two types of one-speed chains: a regular model for 29 kronor and a special rust resistant model for 129 kronor. (Neither is a bad price.)
Now, I'm not too sure if the word they used implied stainless steel (that'd be a bad idea, right?) or that it has been chromed. Seeing as how nobody here knows what that product actually is until it would arrive from the main warehouse, I come to you. Have you seen something similar? Is it a waste of money or merely a functional extravagance?
there are different types of "rust resistant". some are stainless, some are plated. stainless is better if weather conditions are as you say. you need to identify the chain to know for sure which is which.
Stainless steel bicycle drive train chains? First I heard of them. Where?
