Ben H! Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Hi, in need of a new Chain for my Kamel cause i snapped my old one, any reccomendations?Cheers,Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Kmc kool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted August 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Kmc kool.That were Quick Dale lol, cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_M Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Kamels have very little clearance between the chain and the seatstay. They come fitted with an 8 speed wipperman chain or something very similar (or mine did anyhow). Fitting a larger chain like a kool chain may work, but quite often it simply wont fit because the chain rubs on the seatstay which can cause damage to it. So by all means run the kool chain if you want to but be aware of the rubbing. Failing that I've always used Wipperman 808 chains in preference to kool chains on all my trials bikes, and in this case rubbing should not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Kamels have very little clearance between the chain and the seatstay. They come fitted with an 8 speed wipperman chain or something very similar (or mine did anyhow). Fitting a larger chain like a kool chain may work, but quite often it simply wont fit because the chain rubs on the seatstay which can cause damage to it. So by all means run the kool chain if you want to but be aware of the rubbing. Failing that I've always used Wipperman 808 chains in preference to kool chains on all my trials bikes, and in this case rubbing should not be an issue.Thanks, i was going to order myself another Monty chain, but only Trials-uk have it in stock (no way am i ordering from them), i have ordered one of these to try out.http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...p;category_id=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) The Kool chain comes in 1/8th and 3/32" sizes. Get 3/32" if there's a clearance issue as it's not as wide, hence the size listed.The 510HX is a 1/8th chain by the way.[edit]I also can't see anybody would spend £15 on a 510HX. They're not £15 good, only £10 good. Edited August 26, 2009 by eskimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Kamels have very little clearance between the chain and the seatstay. They come fitted with an 8 speed wipperman chain or something very similar (or mine did anyhow). Fitting a larger chain like a kool chain may work, but quite often it simply wont fit because the chain rubs on the seatstay which can cause damage to it. So by all means run the kool chain if you want to but be aware of the rubbing. Failing that I've always used Wipperman 808 chains in preference to kool chains on all my trials bikes, and in this case rubbing should not be an issue.Do what i've done on my neon then, stick a little piece of rubber/tyre where it would rub Then just change it if/when it wears through the rubber Saves your frame and you can have a kmc kool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Cheers Lads. i'm going to repair my Monty chain because it has just popped off the pin & bent the outer part slightly which is fixable, & i will keep my new one as a spair, no harm in keeping a spair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Cheers Lads. i'm going to repair my Monty chain because it has just popped off the pin & bent the outer part slightly which is fixable, & i will keep my new one as a spair, no harm in keeping a spair!NO, keep your old one as a spair, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 NO, keep your old one as a spair, please.let natural selection have it's fair chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) I guess it's a bit late now but i'll have my say.I rode a Sram PC-1 Nickel once and it was great. It actually lasted longer than KMC 810, being amasingly lighter. Also it's rather cheap. I got it for 8 GBP.Now I decided to ride it again.330 g Edited August 26, 2009 by Dan S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted August 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) Lost the link for it, so gunna buy a new link, will any 1/8'' link fit the chain?, the price of general Monty parts is ridiculous. Edited August 26, 2009 by Ben H! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Jesus man.... Just get a 3/32" Kool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Cheers Lads. i'm going to repair my Monty chain because it has just popped off the pin & bent the outer part slightly which is fixable, & i will keep my new one as a spair, no harm in keeping a spair!That is not fixable. It will just blow out again.NO, keep your old one as a spair, bin it, please.Jesus man.... Just get a 3/32" Kool.Thank god someone agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If you can't run a normal singlespeed chain, the strongest 9sp chain that I have ever used is a YBN one, it is so strong that I broke two chain tools removing it from my old frame.link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Me and 2 of my mates has used this Taya £7 chain from halfords. It's been about 3 months since we all got it, it hasn't snapped on any of us. I'm using a collapse now but they are still using that same chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 trial tech light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 If you can't run a normal singlespeed chain, the strongest 9sp chain that I have ever used is a YBN one, it is so strong that I broke two chain tools removing it from my old frame.linkBreaking a chain tool doesn't mean a chain's strong. I broke a tool putting a half-link on, which then - somewhat irritatingly - snapped about 10 minutes later. Most YBN chains are cheaper, poorer quality versions of actual branded chains.KMC510HXs are pretty f**king swish, and you should be able to pick it up for less than the £15 someone mentioned before. The Kool/710/710SL's never really lasted all that long for me. They just stretch and stretch, and with the SL version that just means they snap even faster. Fully not keen on them. A chain isn't somewhere you should be trying to save weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_scott Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I use a Kool, always have, always will. With a split link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I use a Kool, always have, always will. With a split link.i use a kool aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 I use a Kool, always have, always will. With a split link.How often do you replace yours?I'm pondering whether to return to KMC Kools from KHE Collapse chains for a bit of weight saved. I've never broken a KHE, just had to throw them out due to cracked rollers and/or stiff links. I have however broken several Kools... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_scott Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 About three times a year. I've never snapped a Kool using a split link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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