What chain???????

Discussion in 'Mods, Upgrades, Accessories and Products' started by bladeian, Sep 13, 2012.

  1. bladeian

    bladeian Member

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    Will be needing a new chain this month as its in the replace section on the gauge, so whats a good mid range chain? and price? will be riding through winter too should i replace the sprocket too? its looks in good condition
    Cheers
     
    #1 bladeian, Sep 13, 2012
  2. Muffking

    Muffking God Like

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    Try http://www.bandcexpress.co.uk/
    They are based near me and ive been there a few times, they know their stuff and give good advice.

    I believe the answer to your question may also rely on how long you intend to keep the bike for, but as far as the sprockets are concerned, if they have not been changed in a while then it would be a good idea to change them along with the chain.

    Failing that, just fit a larger rear sprocket, that'll take up the slack :-D
     
    #2 Muffking, Sep 13, 2012
  3. Toy40

    Toy40 Active Member

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    D.I.D pro.and yes replace both sprockets!
     
    #3 Toy40, Sep 13, 2012
  4. JM1

    JM1 Active Member

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    I get Tsubakis from B&C
     
    #4 JM1, Sep 13, 2012
  5. ShinySideUp

    ShinySideUp Elite Member

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    Hey does the Tsubakis come with a soft master link or is it a hard link type?
     
    #5 ShinySideUp, Sep 13, 2012
  6. megawatt

    megawatt Well-Known Member

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    Buy the best, DID X ring Gold. Sprockets bought in a C&S kit are a lot cheaper, but ideally buy a hard anodised alloy rear sprocket, a lot easier on the chain. I got 35,000 miles outta my chain.
     
    #6 megawatt, Sep 13, 2012
  7. thezipsteruk

    thezipsteruk Elite Member

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    Yep another B&C express customer here, great knowledge and fast delivery.
    Ive always beleieved its best to renew the lot, chain and sprockets.
     
    #7 thezipsteruk, Sep 13, 2012
  8. ColinBR

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    I use Tsubakis X-Ring Gold chains and Renthan sprockets on my bike. It's the first mod that I done to the bike.
     
    #8 ColinBR, Sep 14, 2012
  9. arthurbikemad

    arthurbikemad A very helpful Gent

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    I use DiD ZVM X ring gold.
     
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  10. raphael

    raphael Elite Member

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    always had nice gold d i d chains with renthal sprockets never had any probs
     
    #10 raphael, Sep 14, 2012
  11. uselesshippy

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    hi not impressed with did zvm x ring gold mine has faded really quick, still ok to use but what's the point in buying gold when it fades to grey, will use tsubaki or regina next time
     
    #11 uselesshippy, Sep 14, 2012

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