What chain please?

[Kins]

Just converted my step bros Charger back from single speed to the original 8 speed rear cassette but he hasn't got a chain for it yet.

I presume a 1/2 x 3/32 will be fine? They seem the most common for sale but wanted to check because I'm not sure about the narrowness of the distance between cogs on the cassette.

Also confused as to why different chains with the same dimensions and the same amount of links are listed for different speeds? Is this for narrower side plates for higher speed bikes/ cassette clearance?

Cheers

 

[al78]

If it were me I would just ask for an 8-speed chain of which any type should work. I would recommend getting one with a magic link which allows you to easily split and rejoin the chain without tools.

I believe 8 speed chains are 3/32 inch so yes that will be fine.

Not sure of the answer to your second question as I've never noticed this myself. Can you show an example?

 

[Kins]

aye, just look at chain reaction chains and they are listed as 5/6 speed or 6/7/8 speed or 9/10 speed but have same dimensions and link lengths.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=chains&CategoryIDs=79

Must be the clearance, ordered an 8 speed from them now, so can't see why it shouldn't fit. It will be a short chain anyway as they have a 34 tooth front ring.

 

[Biker Joe]

KMC chains are good.
9/10 speed chains are same length but narrower.

 

[smokeysmoo]

+1 for KMC, the only chains you need for any bike IMO

 

[GlenBen]

Crc had 7/8 speed KMC for £2 something the other day, may still be some left.

(I didnt buy ALL of them, I dont think.)

 

[Kins]

Couldn't see one for that price, you must have ordered them all! Ordered a Shimano one in the end as thats what he wanted. Will see how it goes. Thanks for help guys.

 

[tadpole]

When you buy a KMC chain 6/7/8 speed narrow chain does it come with a link/connector, or do you have to buy that separately

 

[GlenBen]

The ones I purchased didnt say they came with a link. But some say they do, so Id most likely go with that. Or buy a link anyway, only a few pound and always handy as a spare.

 

[tadpole]

The ones I purchased didnt say they came with a link. But some say they do, so Id most likely go with that. Or buy a link anyway, only a few pound and always handy as a spare.

Thank you for that

 

[GlenBen]

I withdraw that comment, literally just recieved my parcel and all the chains include a link. Just didnt say that in the description.