OEM chain?

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  1. Si.

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    Wheres the cheapest to buy OEM or aftermarket decent chain that lasts?




    Had a replacement chain fitted 12 months ago, and it's fubar'd already ...stretched to the last adjustment. Crap.
     
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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/300749218073
     
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  3. ColinBR

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    Si get yourself a Tsubaki X-Ring chain mate. Last for ages. After initial adjustment after 300 miles or so. There's no need to adjust it other than when changing tyres.

    I've used them for the last 6 years.
     
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  4. RepsolPaul

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    Try Andy at Demon Tweeks, seems to do us good deals, he's in the sellers section or contact direct and tell him your from here.

    Got a Rental R4RS or something like that off him in gold and Rental sprockets too.
     
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    Andy doesn't work there anymore, it's Victoria or someone else now
     
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  7. RepsolPaul

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    Ah, do the still give discount?
     
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    Ooh, forgot about Victoria.....I'm seeing her a week Sat as I'm doing her hair....ill ask her then.

    Good shout!
     
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  9. bonjo

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    gosh pal this is shocking. how many miles have you done on the chain? Mine has hardly moved in 8k+ use but I would go for RK when the time comes
    you must be the king of wheelies or pulling a caravan:(
     
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    Yeah still get discount I believe just have to ask for different person and let them know you're from the forum
     
  11. Si.

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    I did 12k last year, inc a euro tour for 12 days...and it's fekked. Just a crap chain i think. That's what ive had on, an RK.
     
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    tsubaki sigma, i went wiyh, not cheap but should last better
     
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    Lots of well known manufacturers getting components made wherever they can as long as its cheap:(, usually China or Turkey not renowned for engineering excellence.:eek::D
     
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    I would get this. They are brilliant. upload_2016-3-2_19-51-46.png
     
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