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carrera25

can't get my trousers past my huge thighs!!
hey guys my chain is looking more than a little rusty even though i keep it coated in some GT85 lube......the problem is that i aint sure whats the right one in terms of size for my gears! i ride a carrera 28 speed bike with a SRAM system.....is there specific chains for this system? just don't want to buy a chain thats too small!!
im willing to spend about £50 max if its worthwhile investing in a better material chain like titanium or whatever!!

any help would be much appreciated!!
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
You just need a KMC chain.

Now go count the sprockets on the back as there isn't 28 overall. 3 x 8 is 24 or 3 x 9 is 27.

You then need a 8 9 or 10 speed chain. £15 will get you a good one.
 
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carrera25

can't get my trousers past my huge thighs!!
You just need a KMC chain.

Now go count the sprockets on the back as there isn't 28 overall. 3 x 8 is 24 or 3 x 9 is 27.

You then need a 8 9 or 10 speed chain. £15 will get you a good one.

oops can u tell i got a C in maths in high school??? yeah its a 27 speed with 9 sprockets i'll start google for a price right now......cheers !!
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
KMC x 9-3 or above. Ps chains are always steel, some have cut outs etc. just stick with the nice silver ones, without paying silly money. Gold if you want to be a tart.
 

helston90

Eat, sleep, ride, repeat.
Location
Cornwall
Just ordered my KMC chain for my 8 speed road bike for £6 inc p&p (and a few pence back through TCB) so make sure you shop around.
This £50 you were happy to spend may have gone a very long way!

Edit- that was from Chain Reactions BTW- that bit may be useful!
 
Another vote for KMC, (or SRAM if there's a better deal on them), but NOT Shimano.

As for lube, get a bottle of chainsaw oil like THIS. It'll last forever* and is much more cost effective.

*I exaggerate for effect, but it will last a long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long, long time.
 
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