Alex Dark Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Basically.....I've got a k710 kool at the moment, and was looking for a replacement as I've had this one for a bout a year now. According to loads of fixie websites the only reason chains break is where they are joined? Sooo, has anyone got any decent recommendations? I was thinking another kool chain or a KMC z610 hx. Does anyone know if the Z610 RB is any different to the HX apart from the rust proof coating? Cheers , Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) alex, trialtech lite chain is the only way to go. Used my monty when my kool chain exploded. Dont get anything else or i will bum you. . . . . Hard! Plus they have a split link = win! Edited February 2, 2010 by trialsmax04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Split links are dangerous, they're the weak link of the chain. Aye Z610 though, I've only snapped one and it's fecked, it was on the Kot for around 8 months and the Simtra for 6, just replaced the link and just got round to ordering a new one, the old one is fecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Gusset Tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 KHE Collapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think you'll find the collapse looks puny compared to a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think you'll find the collapse looks puny compared to a tank. Yeah I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Had both, both over built, way too heavy, too much drag in the drive train when tensioned and constantly getting stiff links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdoku Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Had both, both over built, way too heavy, too much drag in the drive train when tensioned and constantly getting stiff links. Too heavy? Your WEAK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I have in my room the single largest chain you could get on a pushbike. No chain tool will split it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Too heavy? Your WEAK. I'm not weak, I'm just not harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11288 MAN UP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 trialtech lite chain is the only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Split links are dangerous, they're the weak link of the chain. muel you tart. If there so weak how come there used on all motorcycles with drive chains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 muel you tart. If there so weak how come there used on all motorcycles with drive chains? Cos they aren't the same as the ones on MTB chains In my experience the Z610HX is awesome, the RB version isn't 'stretch proof' and won't last nearly as long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 You can't moan about a chain being heavy if you're looking for strength, that's just retarded. Why not get the same chain if it's lasted a year without problems? After all a year is a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Go for a KMC (trialtech) 610, change if every 5-6 months if you're worried and it'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 510 or 610 is really one of the best choices, I've personally been using kmc z510 for like about 2 years now. Never snapped on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 You can't moan about a chain being heavy if you're looking for strength, that's just retarded. Why not get the same chain if it's lasted a year without problems? After all a year is a long time. 710 and 810 chains stretch quite a lot, so they can muller your drivetrain a bit more if you're not using a good sprocket and freewheel. On the other hand, 610s and 510s seem fairly stretchproof so you don't have to worry about them as much. It's pretty much the reason that although they're technically weaker than the 710 and 810s in terms of the loads they can take, they stretch less so they last longer. With split links, I wouldn't say they're the weakest part of your chain - I use them on my BMX with a variety of chains and I've never snapped one. I've torn links apart before, but not broken a split link. I know it's not trials exactly, but I crank around pretty hard and have a smaller rear driver than on my trials bike so it's effectively taking more load per link when I'm pedalling hard. Anyways - Trialtech Lite - high quality chain, good weight, doesn't stretch, doesn't develop stiff links, won't rape your drivetrain. Ideal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 How can i put this... Oh yeah K H E The BMXers round here have a saying 'using KMC gets you in A&E' nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 That's weird, 'cos I haven't ever seen anyone running a Collapse on a BMX. Only ever really see people running KMCs (apart from shite half-link chains), and they'll be either 410, 510, 510HX or 710SLs. 510HXs are the shit for BMX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filo Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I have in my room the single largest chain you could get on a pushbike. No chain tool will split it. is this the whipperman 1g8? i got one,i could use it on my motie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 KHE collapse is a good chain. ive used the KMC kool chains for ages, lots of snaps, then got given a secondhand KHE, lasted well over a year. replaced it with a KMC which cracked, bent and snapped. now using a KHE again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'm going to give another vote to the Z610. I got a new one a couple of weeks ago and after the first ride I could move my wheel back in the dropouts to where it was with a worn in Z610. So that's not a lot of stretching that it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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