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Selecting the right chain
I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: -- heedcase |
on 8/27/2004 1:06 AM heedcase said the following:
I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: My '85 Schwinn has nearly the same drive-train, except 52/40 crankset. Original chain is 116 links. Possible upgrade: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=8101 -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
on 8/27/2004 1:06 AM heedcase said the following:
I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: My '85 Schwinn has nearly the same drive-train, except 52/40 crankset. Original chain is 116 links. Possible upgrade: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=8101 -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:06:10 +1000, heedcase
wrote: I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: Your basic 3/32" chain will do it. In catalogs/internet, it will probably be called 8-speed or 7/8 speed. Which is the same chain size as 6 speed. SRAM PC-48, or 58 if you like some chrome, or 68 if you like *all* chrome (or whatever all that shiny stuff is on the chain links...) |
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:06:10 +1000, heedcase
wrote: I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: Your basic 3/32" chain will do it. In catalogs/internet, it will probably be called 8-speed or 7/8 speed. Which is the same chain size as 6 speed. SRAM PC-48, or 58 if you like some chrome, or 68 if you like *all* chrome (or whatever all that shiny stuff is on the chain links...) |
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:06:10 +1000, heedcase
wrote: I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: You can use any brand of chain that's rated for 6, 7 or 8 speeds. There's nothing to be gained by going to a 9 speed chain, and they're more expensive. I've had good results with SRAM and Shimano chains, but I prefer the SRAM because in most cases, it's supplied with one of their nifty connector links. The PC48 is economical and works well for me. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
On Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:06:10 +1000, heedcase
wrote: I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: You can use any brand of chain that's rated for 6, 7 or 8 speeds. There's nothing to be gained by going to a 9 speed chain, and they're more expensive. I've had good results with SRAM and Shimano chains, but I prefer the SRAM because in most cases, it's supplied with one of their nifty connector links. The PC48 is economical and works well for me. -- Typoes are a feature, not a bug. Some gardening required to reply via email. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
Dan Daniel wrote:
SRAM PC-48, or 58 if you like some chrome, or 68 if you like *all* chrome (or whatever all that shiny stuff is on the chain links...) Usually nickel. It's a good idea if you live somewhere wet and insist on using "dry" lubes with no rust protecting abilities. |
Dan Daniel wrote:
SRAM PC-48, or 58 if you like some chrome, or 68 if you like *all* chrome (or whatever all that shiny stuff is on the chain links...) Usually nickel. It's a good idea if you live somewhere wet and insist on using "dry" lubes with no rust protecting abilities. |
heedcase wrote:
I need to replace the chain on my 85 Fuji Del Rey. I would like to purchase online so I can have more choices. I don't know the proper size to select. It has a Sugino crank with 52/42 chainrings and 6 speed freewheel. How about a little help.:confused: As others have said, any chain suitable for 6, 7, or 8 speed. But size also includes length. Most any chain will be too long for your bike, and needs to be shortened a few links to match your existing chain. |
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