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  • September 17, 2014 at 8:52 pm #22402
    ta2dwez

    With all the brands and variations available in a little confused as to which chain I should get. I have a shimano 8 speed on at the moment but is “stretched” and need replacing. I see a lot of love for the KMC chains, and I see the SRAM are compatible. Could someone advice me or post a link (pun not intended) to a guide in the best chain for me.

    Cheers

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  • September 19, 2014 at 11:43 am #814801
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    edster99

    KMC for me too.
    KMC for me too.

    September 19, 2014 at 10:24 am #814799
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    ta2dwez

    I thought i would update you
    I thought i would update you on my troubles and woes of the chain situation.

    I went up to my LBS and asked them what thay had in stock at the time. They didn’t have any 8 Speed KMC chains but had a shimano hg51 they also gave me a KMC missing link and i bought a chain breaker as mine was knackered (nearly 20 years old).

    I got back and took off the old chain, measured up the new chain and removed and extra link to add the KMC link. Thats when it all went to s**t X( . The chain breaker broke. i have to go back to the shop and get it replaced, then the KMC link wouldnt lock into place. 🙁

    After about 40 mins i gave up and added an extra link and put it all back together. I put the bike on the turbo trainer and proceeded to go through the gears only to find the lowest gear was jumping repeatedly X( X( .

    On further investigation i found that 1 tooth was worn and so i had to get a new cassette too.

    Talk about what was a simple chain swap turned out to be a stressful afternoon.

    September 18, 2014 at 8:18 am #814797
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    KiwiMike

    Been using KMC 9.93 chains
    Been using KMC 9.93 chains for years. Never had a problem with ’em. £9 on eBay.

    September 18, 2014 at 8:02 am #814795
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    glynr36

    KMC all the way, run one on
    KMC all the way, run one on all my bikes (Race/Winter/Track) and can’t fault them.

    September 18, 2014 at 8:00 am #814793
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    230548

    I run kmc chain on 9/10/11
    I run kmc chain on 9/10/11 speed setups (campagnolo) all run well, easy to fit with the speed link, why don’t all the manufactures adopt this system.

    September 18, 2014 at 7:38 am #814791
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    CanAmSteve

    With SRAM and KMC you get a
    With SRAM and KMC you get a reusable (for 8-spd at least) link that is just soooooo much better than Shimano’s pin. Otherwise, just go by price. Keep in mind that you may need a new cassette as well if you’ve run with a worn chain for a while – check the teeth carefully.

    September 17, 2014 at 10:31 pm #814789
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    Flying Scot

    SRAM 8 speed chains are
    SRAM 8 speed chains are great, I’ve no experience of narrower ones. Type pc870 is what I use, it’s mid range one, with nickel plated links.

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