Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Looking for some advice and recommendations for a new chain.. Ideally the strongest as possible as i have radfest coming up soon. I have snapped my chain twice this past month 1st time it snapped i rejoined it with some spare links to get me going which lasted around 2 weeks but the chain is over a year old and supposedly it is advised for trials to change a chain every 6 months if i am right? Due to them going under a lot of stress and pressure Also because am still not up to date on modern drive set ups etc.. i prefer using these fossil split links as they seem more secure to the push n snap style links which i am not keen on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well if you want a really strong chain.... Get this: Gusset Tank Chain Having a chain without a split link will mean you've got even less chance of breakage. This seems popular by the Tarty team, lol. Trialtech z610 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 You'll be after the gusset tank by the sounds of it, although it's almost too big. If you can track down a khe collapse you really can't go wrong, except if you're running a rear freehub it tends to kill them a bit. A 1/8th KMC Kool is the safest bet all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Well if you want a really strong chain.... Get this: Gusset Tank Chain Having a chain without a split link will mean you've got even less chance of breakage. This seems popular by the Tarty team, lol. Trialtech z610 The trialtech looks good! Looks very similar to a KMC i have come across. You'll be after the gusset tank by the sounds of it, although it's almost too big. If you can track down a khe collapse you really can't go wrong, except if you're running a rear freehub it tends to kill them a bit. A 1/8th KMC Kool is the safest bet all round. I run a pro2 hub :/ Thanks for your advice.. I have thought about maybe a motorbike chain at the correct pitch to run on single speed cogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmertrials Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'd just be cautious about running anything too beefy, killed a couple of profiles due to it. I'd also never advise using a split link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) A motorbike chain on a pushbike sounds like overkill, if you have your chain set up right and don't use split links then a 1/8th KMC Kool like Jack mentioned would be ideal and would last a while. Edited June 1, 2012 by JMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hmm this is very debatable.. How do people rate half link chains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I rate halflinks CRAP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Just don't go there, lol. I've only ever had one and that was back in 2010 on my second bike due to not being able to get chain tension right, they're much weaker and I think they stretch easier too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Half links are badddd KMC Z610HX chains are quality. Ive ran mine since the start of this year, and although I should really have changed it by now, its still going strong. I bet it snaps now Ive said that -.- Edited June 1, 2012 by Echo Lite 09 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 So is the trialtech z610 same as the kmc z610? Mass produced and just put in different boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I bet it snaps now Ive said that -.- PINGGGGGGGG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Pretty much. Both brilliant chains (being the same) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 The 30p more to have it in a white box with "Trialtech" stamped on seems worth it with most likely a trialtech sticker like the rest of the range lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Wippermann-BMX-1G8-heavy-grinding-chain/dp/B001GSKO7Y That is the daddy, if my memory is correct it has a 15tonne braking load. You'll hand that shit down to your kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 i have been running this for 4 months now and its still fine. i am pretty shure the regular heavy duty one will be plenty.just get this chain pal. and replace it every 6 months. for £24 a year its really cheap. http://www.parker-international.co.uk/12681/KMC-K710-BMX-Kool-Bike-Chain.html?referrer=froogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid12681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) I think i am gonna give the z610 a go. Luckily bike shop i work at we stock them well i hope, am day off today but am back there tomorrow. Thanks to all those contributing there ideas/suggestions/advice EDIT: I know it seems weird for me to be working at a LBS to be asking this question on here but i always like to hear peoples reviews and recommendations. As everyone i work with are all XC riders lol Andy Edited June 1, 2012 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 The KMC Z510 HX or Z610 HX chains are definitely the way to go. They stretch a lot less than the K710, K810 or K710SL chains so they seem to sort of keep their strength longer. I used to rinse through Kools but the only Z-chain I've broken has been me being a spack. I tend to replace them every 5-6 months though. EDIT: They don't seem to develop stiff-links as much as the 'heavy duty' sort of chains do either which is nice My Collapse chain sucked for that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 I HAVE THE STRONGEST CHAIN IN THE WORLD!!! not sure what it is now.. i think it is a kmc k910 or something. but it ma-hoosive! if you dont mind weight but want strength, one of these is your best bet.. http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/174674-sales-and-swaps-look-in-hope-brake-forks-carbon-etc/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'd say Oddessy Bluebird, in terms of strength, but it seems to be a bit of a wildcard in comparison to all the KMC 'random code's that are being trown about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) At work at the moment thought i would come in early to see if we had any.. i am in bad luck and none! The only kmc's we have got is 5s, 7s, 8s and no 6s!!!! Arghhhh And if i wanted a 6 it would not be here til late next week or week after due to bank holiday plus we have just placed all of our orders this past week for stock. So is there any pros and cons with the 5s, 7,s and 8s?? EDIT: Mark mentioned the 5 which we have...looks like im gonna give it a go. Thanks again guys! Cheers Andy Edited June 2, 2012 by Andeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'd say Oddessy Bluebird, in terms of strength, but it seems to be a bit of a wildcard in comparison to all the KMC 'random code's that are being trown about. Oddysey is 510hx + single halflink for twice the price of 510hx...Not very smart especially if you don´t need that halflink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Oddysey is 510hx + single halflink for twice the price of 510hx...Not very smart especially if you don´t need that halflink. OK. I have absolutely no idea what that ment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) OK. I have absolutely no idea what that ment. he means that the odyssey chain is just a rebranded kmc chain with an extra half link thrown in Edited June 2, 2012 by err Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 he means that the odyssey chain is just a rebranded kmc chain with an extra half link thrown in ok i get it! I didnt actually know that, thanks for the new info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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