robster Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 On my way to work this morning my bloody chain snapped just as I put the power down. Next thing I know I'm on the floor with my butties all over the road, traffic everywhere and to cap it all off the bloody bike then came back at me and hit me on the head. What a complete and utter fool I felt :$ I guess it looked quite funny to passers buy but sh1t oh dear I was not at all happy. The chain was launched into the forecourt of the nearby Renault garage in anger. My question to you lot who are fairly heavy and have a fair bit of power is.... What chain do I put on next and yes it will need to run up and down my 8 working gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KMC 8 speed is probably the best bet. (the thinner out of the two KMC Kool chains) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KMC 8 speed is probably the best bet. (the thinner out of the two KMC Kool chains)definatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definatlydefinately definately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Cox Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definately definatelydefinately definately definatelyyeah in all honesty the kmc chains are the best bet, also dont use the quick link, make sure you join the chain using a chain tool.. a wise man once said " a chain is only as strong as its weakest link" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkytrials Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) definately definately definatelyyeah in all honesty the kmc chains are the best bet, also dont use the quick link, make sure you join the chain using a chain tool.. a wise man once said " a chain is only as strong as its weakest link"definately definately definately definately kmc are really good although i snapped mine yesterday Edited February 21, 2007 by clarkytrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfey Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) definately definately definately definately kmc are really good although i snapped mine yesterday definately definately definately definately definatelySorry, I'm just posting this to look cool :$ But I've heard KMC make damn good chains. Edited February 21, 2007 by fyfey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definately definately definately definately definately definatelyquite a few people i know trust them on trials bike.. ran mine on my trials bike (with gears) for ages! NOO problems ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definately definately definately definately definately definatelyquite a few people i know trust them on trials bike.. ran mine on my trials bike (with gears) for ages! NOO problems ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20inchsuperstar Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definately definately definately definately definately definatelythey are awesome chains.i run a KHE collapse which is mental but i doubt itll work with gears,matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KMC then eh I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTY___ Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KHE Collapse. 12% Stronger than KMC Kool. Yes ive seen them on many stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KHE Collapse. 12% Stronger than KMC Kool. Yes ive seen them on many stocks.With a 8 speed cassette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I dont recommend Shimano IG for trials. I got a fair bit of life out this this one but i've never snapped one in this way before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 definately definately definately definately definately definatelymattdefinately definately definately definately definately definately definatelyjust to carry on the trend, and the fact is there is no way that youll find a stronger chain for gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 A narrow KMC kool (K810) will not be any good for an 8spd setup where you need to change gear on the move, i looked into running one on my DMR dirt bike but because of there shape etc they do not shift very well, they are ok for a comp bike where changing gear is only needed to prove that the gears work.I would go for one of the SRAM chains, PC58 tend to be quite reliable, and if it is for a run around bike should be perfectly fine.Thats what i would do, whatever you get don't get a K810 if u want to be able to change on the move, under power, as it just wont change smoothly.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 yep it needs to change as it should do as it is a mountain bike after all. (RE 6 working gears rule) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 KMC then eh I guess Definatley. But yeah, had mine way over a year, and no problems really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 A narrow KMC kool (K810) will not be any good for an 8spd setup where you need to change gear on the move, i looked into running one on my DMR dirt bike but because of there shape etc they do not shift very well, they are ok for a comp bike where changing gear is only needed to prove that the gears work.I would go for one of the SRAM chains, PC58 tend to be quite reliable, and if it is for a run around bike should be perfectly fine.Thats what i would do, whatever you get don't get a K810 if u want to be able to change on the move, under power, as it just wont change smoothly.AdamPc58 for the win!I have used this chain for years , on my road bike / xc bike and on my leeson ( minus "shit link" ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil H Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 You think thats bad? I snapped my stem clean in two today gapping. Was complete comedy. Sram pc50 is the way to go on chains in my opinion. Mine has treated me very well. Got it when was using gears, when I converted kept it and has beren reliable as however had a couple of stiff links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I dont recommend Shimano IG for trials. I got a fair bit of life out this this one but i've never snapped one in this way before.Shitmano chains suck. Infact the only thing they make that I actualy like is there hydro discs, and some cranks.Yeah, srams have treated me well on jump and off-road bikes, but I would rather use the KMC for trials, even if it is a bit clunky for changing gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I dont recommend Shimano IG for trials. I got a fair bit of life out this this one but i've never snapped one in this way before.thats how i snapped my last kmc kool chain, the fat one too.now got a khe collapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Shimano chains are shit for everything, I snapped 2 when riding XC ages ago and then another when I was forced to use one for a while riding FR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Spell DEFINITELY rightit bugs me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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