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11-15-11, 09:42 AM
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Chain recommendation?
So many choices that I am confused.Need chain for 8 speed cassette.My budget is limited therefore don't need race light chains.What I need is reasonably light.
I looked at SRAM but can't figure which model
KMC? again not sure which one.
Shimano? good ones are way pricy.So hoping someone helps me out here
Thank you
I looked at SRAM but can't figure which model
KMC? again not sure which one.
Shimano? good ones are way pricy.So hoping someone helps me out here
Thank you
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Do you have a 9 or 10 speed cassette?
if it is 9 speed: 9-Speed Sram
if it is 10 speed: 10-Speed Sram
if it is 9 speed: 9-Speed Sram
if it is 10 speed: 10-Speed Sram
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You don't need a 9 or 10 speed chain. You need either a 9 speed chain or a 10 speed chain. They are different.
If you need a 9 speed chain get a SRAM PC 951, PC 971 or PC 991.
If you need a 10 speed chain get any SRAM chain that model that starts with PC 10--.
Figure out how much money you want to spend and then buy the model that is at that level.
It's so easy.
If you need a 9 speed chain get a SRAM PC 951, PC 971 or PC 991.
If you need a 10 speed chain get any SRAM chain that model that starts with PC 10--.
Figure out how much money you want to spend and then buy the model that is at that level.
It's so easy.
11-15-11, 09:49 AM
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Depends on your cassette. KMC has them all X-10 series for 10 speed and X-9 series for 9 speed.
11-15-11, 09:53 AM
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Do you have a 9 or 10 speed cassette?
if it is 9 speed: 9-Speed Sram
if it is 10 speed: 10-Speed Sram
if it is 9 speed: 9-Speed Sram
if it is 10 speed: 10-Speed Sram
11-15-11, 09:57 AM
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You want a Sram PC-850, 870, or 890. Note the big 8 on the lower right.
NOS Sram PC-48, 58, and 68 would work as well.
NOS Sram PC-48, 58, and 68 would work as well.
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11-15-11, 10:00 AM
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What group are you putting on your Scattante that only has 8 speeds?
I believe Shimano 2300 is the only new 8 speed road group that you can buy right now...
I believe Shimano 2300 is the only new 8 speed road group that you can buy right now...
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8 speed chains aren't going to be as light because they're wider than 9 or 10 speed chains.
Also SRAM doesn't really make them with performance in mind because they probably assume that if you were a performance oriented cyclist that you would have a 10 speed group.
Also SRAM doesn't really make them with performance in mind because they probably assume that if you were a performance oriented cyclist that you would have a 10 speed group.
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the chains are Beefy! bust that sucker out, and ride your 8spd like it's hawt... Honestly I would ride at 8spd still if there were better choices than 2200/2300
11-15-11, 10:18 AM
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I use Shimano HG40 or HG91 chains. The HG40s are $18 and the HG91s are $30 on ebay. They're a lot cheaper and last a lot longer than 10-speed chains.
11-15-11, 10:39 AM
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already.
Even on 8 speed I rarely use the highest 2 rings.Basically only useable gears I use is 6.
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thank you guys.As you can tell I am not an expert or pretend to be one.Thanks for your feedback.
11-15-11, 10:51 AM
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I am putting my old Sora shifters from 04 trek until I get funds.I know lot of you really hate Sora but I bike 85% on the hoods so that's not an issue.Upgraded FD and RD to new 2011 105
already.
Even on 8 speed I rarely use the highest 2 rings.Basically only useable gears I use is 6.
already.
Even on 8 speed I rarely use the highest 2 rings.Basically only useable gears I use is 6.
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based on weight I decided on SRAM PC-850
318g
Once cut to size maybe 300g. Not bad for beefy chain.
318g
Once cut to size maybe 300g. Not bad for beefy chain.
