1983 pashley postman bike

[Chivvynix]

Hi I wonder if anyone can help,I am fixing up a old postmans bike for my son but the bike has no chain.i am trying to source a chain for it as it is not a standard size chain, the cogs are slightly bigger. I have been to a few bike shops and they do not seem to know where to get one from (apart from India). Surely there is somewhere more local. I know I will have to pay a premium for such a chain but getting one is the problem.I am in the uk so any one with any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks

 

[midlife]

Welcome, I know post office bikes had odd sized stuff but always thought the chain was standard half inch by 1/8".? Someone will come along who knows more than me lol

 

[Chivvy68]

Thanks anyway.midlife 👍🏻

 

[midlife]

Here's one in a museum

https://tradesmansbike.wordpress.com/1983-pashley-post-office-bicycle/

No mention of the chain though

 

[Cycleops]

No need to book the Air India flight just yet, this should work:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/1-speed-bike-chain/_/R-p-257
Not in stock but you might be able to find one in Halfords etc. You'll also need a chain breaking tool to cut it to size. Lay the new next to the old link for link to size it.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-bike-chain-tool/_/R-p-202
The only other thing you'll need is a plier to close the spring link.
Or you could get one on Amazon but expensive:
Amazon product ASIN B08CK9FVYCView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/zonkie-Single-Speed-Bicycle-Chain-Links/dp/B08CK9FVYC
Note: If you don't envisage using the chain tool again and don't want the expense you can remove the pin with a a suitable size nail and hammer .

BTW hello and to the forum.

 

[Chivvy68]

Thanks anyway.midlife 👍🏻

No need to book the Air India flight just yet, this should work:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/1-speed-bike-chain/_/R-p-257
Not in stock but you might be able to find one in Halfords etc. You'll also need a chain breaking tool to cut it to size. Lay the new next to the old link for link to size it.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/500-bike-chain-tool/_/R-p-202
The only other thing you'll need is a plier to close the spring link.
Or you could get one on Amazon but expensive:
Amazon product ASIN B08CK9FVYCView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/zonkie-Single-Speed-Bicycle-Chain-Links/dp/B08CK9FVYC
Note: If you don't envisage using the chain tool again and don't want the expense you can remove the pin with a a suitable size nail and hammer .

BTW hello and to the forum.

Thankyou but all these chains are smaller and thinner compared to the chain that was on the bike as the teeth on the cogs are much larger than these newer bikes 👍🏻

 

[midlife]

I wonder if it's a 5/32" chain?

 

[midlife]

https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/where-can-i-buy-12-x-532-chain/

 

[classic33]

Try contacting Pashley who supplied the older bikes* to Royal Mail, for the correct size required.

*Sole supplier for a short while in the 50's and 60's.


Edit
3/16" chain will be what you need given the date you give.

 

[Mrs M]

You could contact Pashley directly to see if they could help.

 

[Mrs M]

Try contacting Pashley who supplied the older bikes* to Royal Mail, for the correct size required.

*Sole supplier for a short while in the 50's and 60's.


Edit
3/16" chain will be what you need given the date you give.

Ah, just beat me to it

 

[midlife]

Just checked, the 3/16" chain alluded to in my post sold by SJS is out of stock

 

[midlife]

Bankruptbikeparts also out of stock... There's always amazon?

Amazon product ASIN B00113FUMSView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KMC-Single-Speed-2-Inch-16-Inch/dp/B00113FUMS

 

[classic33]

Chain Reaction
Or try Spen Bearings, or other industrial bearing supplier.

BMX/Stunt bike chain.

 

[Chivvy68]

Try contacting Pashley who supplied the older bikes* to Royal Mail, for the correct size required.

*Sole supplier for a short while in the 50's and 60's.


Edit
3/16" chain will be what you need given the date you give.

Thankyou I will give this a go 👍🏻