Need help to order the right chain

[Maor1237]

Hello. I want order chain for my project, how can I be sure the chain is good?
Frame dartmoor cody.

Rear hub:
https://dartmoor-bikes.com/hardware/hubs/reel-pro-v2-singlespeed

Chainring: https://www.ridewill.com/p/en/bsd-872800181-superlite-sprocket-bmx-chainring-black-25t/1525369/

Is this chain good for my bike?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3562099910...a38zlfsTq2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Thanks a lot

 

[VelvetPanda]

Looks good if it's 1/8" to match your setup. Check reviews for durability, but trusted brands like KMC are safer bets.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The ebay link you've provided doesn't work (at least not for me)

The key thing is the thickness of the sprocket that you have fitted. It could be (and probably is) 3/32" or 1/8" and the chain should be appropriately sized.

 

[fossyant]

Don't order chains from ebay unless you know it's a bike shop. Too many fakes on Amazon and ebay unfortunately. Can't go far wrong with KMC chains and the 1/8th singlespeed chains.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If you match up the “speed” of chain with your sprockets and buy from a known source, you can’t go wrong

 

[Maor1237]

Thanks everyone! Where can I buy good quality chain in gold color?

 

[Maor1237]

The ebay link you've provided doesn't work (at least not for me)

The key thing is the thickness of the sprocket that you have fitted. It could be (and probably is) 3/32" or 1/8" and the chain should be appropriately sized.

 

[Maor1237]

I tried to figure out from the info online but I'm still not sure..
Is this pictures have the thickness info?

 

[Dogtrousers]

The chain in your pics above is a KMC 1/8" chain

Style: 1/8 1/3SPD 112L

1/8 = 1/8"
1/3SPD = Single speed or 3 speed (hub gear)
112L = 112 links.


That should be fine. It will fit regardless of whether you have 1/8" or 3/32" sprocket

KMC is a reputable brand but as @fossyant says eBay isn't necessarily a reputable retailer.

If you want gold colour there are fixed/ SS specialists like Brick Lane Bikes in London who do stuff like that.

 

[sevenfourate]

I run a KMC Z1 wide (Some Gold) on various BMX's i have. and ive ordered plenty in the last 12 months:

These guys have always proved faultless via ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30594544...h+thv45vDiZUm2L+4zkqFbHPs=|tkp:Bk9SR_ih0e_yZA

And these guys have been nothing less than exceptional on over 50 (?) orders this year:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/23334597...UFfW4H66/+3znSYWsHUBRbaA==|tkp:Bk9SR6LY5u_yZA

 

[Maor1237]

Thank you!

 

[I like Skol]

KMC is a reputable brand but as @fossyant says eBay isn't necessarily a reputable retailer.

Been stung this way. KMC chains reaching 0.75-1.0% wear in 300-400 miles when typical lifespan is 1.5-2.0k. Now buy all my chains from Spa cycles. The pair of eBay chains, and one other from unknown internet seller (might have been Amazon, can't remember) wear out so quick it was hardly worth fitting them.

The worrying thing is, the packaging looks 100% genuine, you just wouldn't know to put them side by side.