Rip Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 I want to buy a new chain, according to the following link my bike was supposed to have a KMC Z610 chain from new: https://www.trial-bikes.com/en/bicicleta-inspired-fourplay-team-24-p-538357.html I bought the bike used and I've just had a look at the chain and the lettering on it: KMC Z1e 9D NARROW So, do I currently have the following e-bike chain fitted? Is my current chain this?: https://www.kmcchain.eu/chain-KMC_Z_Series_for_e_Bike_Narrow_BZ1eN#Z1eHX_Narrow_Silver_BZ1ENNP12 And do I need this instead (Z series 1/2 x 3/32 Narrow)?: https://www.kmcchain.eu/chain-KMC_Z_Series_BZ1#Z1_Narrow_EPT_BZ1NEPT12+narrow The KMC Website does not seem to list a Z610 as per the bikes original spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Nevermind, looks like the Z610 had been superceeded by the Z1eHX (e-bike chain) so I'll order one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 Yes that's the chain you need. How come you ordered from trial.bikes.com and not tartybikes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) That link for TrialBikes is just a link that has the full spec for the '19 Fourplay which I use for reference, I'll order the chain from Tarty. I need tyres too and I still need to conquer setting up tubeless so ordering a chain quickly became a nearly £300 shopping cart so I held off for a minute as I've already spent a small fortune this weekend on other things. Edited May 3, 2021 by Rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoofty Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I heard that the 610 was going away, but there are still plenty of them available here in the States. I tried one of the newer Z1eHX and it's definitely beefier than the 610, but the 610 looks better. I'll stick with the 610 as long as i can find them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Swoofty said: I heard that the 610 was going away, but there are still plenty of them available here in the States. I tried one of the newer Z1eHX and it's definitely beefier than the 610, but the 610 looks better. I'll stick with the 610 as long as i can find them. Beefier gives a little more confidence it won't snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 The 1370kg max load rating for the Z1eHX compared to the 1200kg max load rating for the Z610 HX should give you a bit more confidence too. It is a stronger chain overall. That said, all chains will eventually snap, so it's best to replace them periodically (depending on how much you ride). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Mark W said: The 1370kg max load rating for the Z1eHX compared to the 1200kg max load rating for the Z610 HX should give you a bit more confidence too. It is a stronger chain overall. That said, all chains will eventually snap, so it's best to replace them periodically (depending on how much you ride). Cool. As I bought the bike 2nd hand I'm keen to put a new chain on asap really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Yeah, always a good call I've snapped a few chains in my time, and those crashes were definitely not worth saving £15 over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mark W said: Yeah, always a good call I've snapped a few chains in my time, and those crashes were definitely not worth saving £15 over Definitely! Chain now ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Rip said: Definitely! Chain now ordered Don't just buy one chain mate, get a few at a time as it'll ensure you have a good years supply if everything goes tits up again with supply. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted May 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 On 04/05/2021 at 11:05 PM, Richie612 said: Don't just buy one chain mate, get a few at a time as it'll ensure you have a good years supply if everything goes tits up again with supply. Rich I'm not going down that road or I'll end up with a garage full of spare parts like some kind of an F1 Team or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie612 Posted May 6, 2021 Report Share Posted May 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Rip said: I'm not going down that road or I'll end up with a garage full of spare parts like some kind of an F1 Team or something You say that like it's a bad thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 what about 710 and 810, any drawbacks? 610 also not easy to spot here in my area (Macau SAR) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 5 hours ago, MaderaMark said: what about 710 and 810, any drawbacks? 610 also not easy to spot here in my area (Macau SAR) Don't do it. Just get the Z1eHX. Chains are not a component with which you want to be dabbling in inferior products. I personally had a lot more issues with the more curvy chains like those. 610 is no longer made. It was replaced by the Z1e. It is possible to but a Z1e or a Z1eHX. Be certain to get the Z1eHX type. It means it's been heat treated and makes it MUCH stronger, and stretches far less. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaderaMark Posted November 19, 2021 Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 1 hour ago, aener said: Don't do it. Just get the Z1eHX. Chains are not a component with which you want to be dabbling in inferior products. I personally had a lot more issues with the more curvy chains like those. 610 is no longer made. It was replaced by the Z1e. It is possible to but a Z1e or a Z1eHX. Be certain to get the Z1eHX type. It means it's been heat treated and makes it MUCH stronger, and stretches far less. seems like 610 were really hard to find now. The Z1eHX indeed available but confused on the price. by the way, how about these Izumi chains as another options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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