chips_an_beans Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Hey, I have nearly finish build my bike and will need a chain. I have been looking but I thought I would ask if anyone had any recommendations? I don’t want to pay stupid money but would like something I can rely on? Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 KMC or KHE wil ldo you the job as it's what we all use.A chain is something i wouldn't skip out on! £15/20 is all you need and it's gonna be what makes or brakes you!I'll let you work the rest out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 as pete said kmc is the way to go your chain is so important spend a little more there are also 2 different types of kmc kool chain this one is for gears that if you have them, http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=175this is more single speed http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=174cheers buddy! tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips_an_beans Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 KMC or KHE wil ldo you the job as it's what we all use.A chain is something i wouldn't skip out on! £15/20 is all you need and it's gonna be what makes or brakes you!I'll let you work the rest out!Thanks, any particular models? I'm running a 9spd setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Thanks, any particular models? I'm running a 9spd setupread my post just said the KMC K810 Kool, 3/32" http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=175tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 (edited) Too slow to see that you said 9 speed. Edited November 15, 2006 by Dont you Just Hate it When... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips_an_beans Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 read my post just said the KMC K810 Kool, 3/32" http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=175tyler.nice one cheers. only got your post after i posted mine, we posted same time. not long now and ill be riding again!!! its been way too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 nice one cheers. only got your post after i posted mine, we posted same time. not long now and ill be riding again!!! its been way too long!ha ha no worries dude i use that chain it rules and after you spend like £15 on a chain you peace of mind knowing it should no snap but this is a big one!remove the split link !!!! just have one solid chain!cheers tyler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 you can get a onza kool chain which is a kmc kool just in a different box for £6.00 from super cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTF Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 KMC Kool sucks ass! I´ve snapped 2 Kools in 4 months...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 KMC Kool sucks ass! I´ve snapped 2 Kools in 4 months...!did it have a spilt link if not your just plane unlucky there are nothing wrong with kmc chains almost every one uses them! tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTF Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 there are nothing wrong with kmc chains almost every one uses them! tyler.I know But mine havent been good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I know But mine havent been goodha ha you will get a good one soon just take out the split link though should have no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 khe chain for the win they are really good chains, you can find one on tarty just make sure you cheack first that the chain fits onthe casset at the back if your a stock rider because they are slightly wider. but really good chains in my opion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I run single speed and run a wide phat heavy chain! Local street loon uses some odd motor cycle chain and it's so tough he can grind on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 SRAM 8 speed chain thats what you want you may need to take some links out. AndyEDIT: they retail at roughly £8.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Go for kmc kool chain.Tey do a 8 speed version for stock riders. There about £10 depends where you buy it rely.Matt Rushton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-OM Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 What ever you do DONT get a slink half link chain my mate snapped 2 links in 2 days.haaa http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/images/prod_8820.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_trials Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 KMC Kool chain 11 quid and pretty much unsnappable had one for ages, or if u've got gears DO NOT buy sram pc chains snapped mine 3 times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 I got a "Kmc kool" chain, well nice to look and and fat and chunky ~Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 The way you're running 9 speed kind of complicates thing, as 9speed requires narrower plates to fit between the sprockets. Its worth checking with tarty by e-mail if the KMC K810 will work first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yurich Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I've had very good luck with the SRAM 7X chain. They're not available anymore, but my shop still has a decent stock. It's a bmx chain, but very light and way way stronger than 8/9 speed chains. Also, they're very cheap and look cool (black & gold) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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