Chain for Huret 5-speed Chainset

[Justified_Sinner]

I need to replace the chain on the old Carlton I recently bought and the generic chain on it gives me no indication of what I should use.
From what I've measured and looked up, a KMC 8-speed (7.3mm pin width) should do it. Does this sound about right?

 

[Cycleops]

Any 3-8 speed chain will be okay. Decathlon usually have some good prices:
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/3-to-8-speed-bike-chain/_/R-p-11456
This has a quick link. You’ll need a chain cuter too.
Measure it against the old one link for link.

 

[Justified_Sinner]

Any 3-8 speed chain will be okay...

Brilliant, thanks. I was OK about the measuring, just not sure about the width. I have the tools, thankfully.
Out of stock at Decathlon... not at all sure what is going on - I had problems sourcing a Shimano 11 speed chain earlier this month (got one from Merlin).

 

[Once a Wheeler]

Available here: https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk...-2x-3-32-114-links-ideal-non-index-bbp2213249
£4.50

 

[Justified_Sinner]

Available here: https://www.bankruptbikeparts.co.uk...-2x-3-32-114-links-ideal-non-index-bbp2213249
£4.50

Superb! I've been meaning to visit this place for ages - it is about a 20 min ride from me here.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Give your Carlton/Huret RD a decent chain (not a noname bankrupt one): SRAM 5-8sp my preference.

 

[Cycleops]

Suspect they are not bankrupt parts just cheap Chinese. Doesn't look like it's got a quick link too.

 

[midlife]

Don't forget you will likely need a new block to avoid skipping.

 

[midlife]

Something like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351343640318

Plus a chain rivet tool, I have a Rivoli

 

[Once a Wheeler]

Suspect they are not bankrupt parts just cheap Chinese. Doesn't look like it's got a quick link too.

I wondered about that. It would be good if JS could make a visit and give us feedback on what the outfit is like.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Don't forget you will likely need a new block to avoid skipping.

Fit the chain and test (power, up gentle hill in large ring and middle sprockets). It may well be the bike has not done many miles, and the sprockets are hardened steel so may have suffered little wear. If it slips, then new block (and can probably fit a 6sp block into the 126mm OLD dropouts).

 

[Justified_Sinner]

Give your Carlton/Huret RD a decent chain (not a noname bankrupt one): SRAM 5-8sp my preference.

Thanks for the advice. I will do that. I don't want to cause unnecessary wear with a cheap chain.

 

[Justified_Sinner]

Fit the chain and test...

Thanks again! More sound advice.

 

[Justified_Sinner]

I wondered about that. It would be good if JS could make a visit and give us feedback on what the outfit is like.

Will do. I am probably going to go over this week or next. They have no retail outlet, it seems, collection only but I'll keep you all posted.