which chain?

"geepeetee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi

Been looking on ebay for a new chain for my 21 speed hybrid, in terms of
quality which of these are any good:

KMC Z82
KMC Z9000
SRAM PC99
SRAM PC990
SRAM PC59
SRAM PC58
SRAM PC69
Shimano HG939
Shimano XTR
XT
LX

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

Answer to last question first: No, a 9 speed chain is narrower and may jam
on or between cogs and chainwheels.

IMO get a SRAM 8 speed chain, PC58. I think a lot of the extra cost when you
go up the scale is to do with the amount of plating on the links (I could be
wrong).
It may be just cosmetic but not only will a fully plated chain resist
corrosion it will also clean up nicer.
As a rule I use fully plated chains on my road bike 'cos I'm a ponce and
whatever's going at the right price for my mtb 'cos it's never clean enough
for long enough to worry about (except when it's in the garage and no-one
can see it).

Pete

"geepeetee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi

Been looking on ebay for a new chain for my 21 speed hybrid, in terms of
quality which of these are any good:

KMC Z82
KMC Z9000
SRAM PC99
SRAM PC990
SRAM PC59
SRAM PC58
SRAM PC69
Shimano HG939
Shimano XTR
XT
LX

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

Get an 8 or 7 speed one, not 9 speed. It might work, but it's not worth it.
Avoid shimano - I'd recommend SRAM. Which leaves you the PC58 of the list
you've given. Make sure it includes the special link.
Also consider bike shops rather than ebay - there are several good online
ones if you don't have a decent local one.

Eg Settle Cycles (my local shop) do a PC48 for 6 quid, or PC58 for 10 quid -
the latter will be post free, the former you'll have to make the order up to
a tenner. You'll have to phone to ensure you get the quick link.

If you're changing the chain, you may well have to change the rear
sprockets/freewheel too. How long is 12 links of your existing chain?

cheers,
clive

Peter B said:

Quoted message said:

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

Answer to last question first: No, a 9 speed chain is narrower and
may jam on or between cogs and chainwheels.

There's not enough difference in width to jam between cogs, but 7 or
8-speed chain is cheaper and may shift better.

Get SRAM PC58, Gary.

~PB

geepeetee said:

Hi

Been looking on ebay for a new chain for my 21 speed hybrid, in terms of
quality which of these are any good:

KMC Z82
KMC Z9000
SRAM PC99
SRAM PC990
SRAM PC59
SRAM PC58
SRAM PC69
Shimano HG939
Shimano XTR
XT
LX

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

thanks

Gary

I use Sram PC-58 on my 7 speed and have no trouble at all.

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Clive George said:

Also consider bike shops rather than ebay - there are several good online
ones if you don't have a decent local one.

Why not ebay? A PC58 chain is a PC58 chain, it doesn't matter where you buy
it from.

I've bought loads of new cycling stuff off ebay at a fraction of the price
your LBS would charge.

George

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Clive George said:

Also consider bike shops rather than ebay - there are several good

online

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

ones if you don't have a decent local one.

Why not ebay?

Price. Ebay may have some bargains, however it's also got a lot of
overpriced stuff. Eg the chain in question, PC58 - one seller has it at 7
quid + 5 quid p+p, the other at 11 quid + 2.5 p+p. Settle sells them for a
tenner including postage. I haven't checked other dealers.

And TBH I'd be happier buying from a reputable dealer like Settle cycles
than somebody off ebay. (*)

Certainly check ebay out - but do check the more conventional suppliers too.

cheers,
clive

(*) Yes, I know that people like SJSC sell on ebay too...

Clive George said:

Quoted message said:

Why not ebay?

Price. Ebay may have some bargains, however it's also got a lot of
overpriced stuff. Eg the chain in question, PC58 - one seller has it
at 7 quid + 5 quid p+p, the other at 11 quid + 2.5 p+p. Settle sells
them for a tenner including postage. I haven't checked other dealers.

Yes, chains on eBay are always overpriced. Weird.

~PB

geepeetee said:

Hi

Been looking on ebay for a new chain for my 21 speed hybrid, in terms of
quality which of these are any good:

KMC Z82
KMC Z9000
SRAM PC99
SRAM PC990
SRAM PC59
SRAM PC58
SRAM PC69
Shimano HG939
Shimano XTR
XT
LX

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

thanks

Gary

SRAM over shimano every time

Hi

Thasnks for replies, SRAM it is then.

I do quite a lot of miles commuting so i clean and measure the chain
regularly and change it at 1/16" stretch over a 12" section, i am just
about there again after 1100 miles.

Gary
"geepeetee" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi

Been looking on ebay for a new chain for my 21 speed hybrid, in terms of
quality which of these are any good:

KMC Z82
KMC Z9000
SRAM PC99
SRAM PC990
SRAM PC59
SRAM PC58
SRAM PC69
Shimano HG939
Shimano XTR
XT
LX

If it is stated as 9 speed, will it work with 7 speed sprockets also.

thanks

Gary

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Thasnks for replies, SRAM it is then.

I do quite a lot of miles commuting so i clean and measure the chain
regularly and change it at 1/16" stretch over a 12" section, i am
just about there again after 1100 miles.

Speaking as one of the people who recommended SRAM, I'm currently using
my first genuine Campagnolo 10 speed chain, and I have to say I'm very
impressed by how little wear it's showing (about 1,000 miles now, still
seems good as new). However, it (and the bike on which it is installed)
gets cleaned and fettled obsessively, so this may not be typical. /And/
it doesn't have a magic joining link.

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