Riley1 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) I'm building a new stock for the summer and have a Hope Pro 2 Trials on the rear. I've decided to run a 6 speed cassette as it's a bit of a trek to get anywhere from my house so the extra couple of lower gears will really help. My question is can anyone recommend a decent chain that can be used with 6 speed cassette? Had a quick look on Tarty and none seem compatible Cheers Edited April 29, 2010 by Riley1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 It depends what spacing you'll be running on your cassette - 8 speed spacing or 9 speed spacing? If you are planning to run 6 gears you'll need 9 speed spacing, which would need a specific 9 speed cassette. I would recommend 5 speed or less, then you can run a good chain like Trialtech Lite Z610. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1 Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 It depends what spacing you'll be running on your cassette - 8 speed spacing or 9 speed spacing? If you are planning to run 6 gears you'll need 9 speed spacing, which would need a specific 9 speed cassette. I would recommend 5 speed or less, then you can run a good chain like Trialtech Lite Z610. I'm not sure actually, never ran a 6 speed before. It's a HG70 if that helps? If not I'll try and find out what the spacing is and get back to you. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I'm not sure actually, never ran a 6 speed before. It's a HG70 if that helps? Could be 8 or 9 speed depending on the age... Are the sprockets all separate or on a carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1 Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Could be 8 or 9 speed depending on the age... Are the sprockets all separate or on a carrier? Just ordered it today so haven't actually recieved it yet, sorry for being a it vague. I'll try to find that out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Just ordered it today so haven't actually recieved it yet, sorry for being a it vague. Link? Should be able to tell easily from that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1 Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Link? Should be able to tell easily from that This is the link but only shows a picture of the 8 speed version so probably not much help http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-ROAD-BIKE-CASSETTE-6-Speed-21T-13T-Shimano-HG70-/200464515253?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2eac9dc0b5 I did call the chap and he's not sure what spacing it has but did say that it is all one block. Edited April 29, 2010 by Riley1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Looks like it should be 8 speed spacing, in which case you can only use maximum 5 of them and you can use a 3/32" chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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