Shimano IG Chain?
03-02-08 | 11:59 AM
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From: milwaukee, wi
Bikes: Trek SingleTrack 950, Micargi M1000
Shimano IG Chain?
Hi all,
Before I go any further, I did try searching the forums. However, it always come to a blank page!
Anyways, I have an older 7-speed Trek bike that I acquired with a bad chain. I looked at the crank gear and it says "Shimano IG Only". After searching online, I've run into some issues with finding a chain for a 7 speed. They all seem to be for 8 speeds and up. Can anyone help me with finding the chain that I need? How do I go about finding one that's the correct size?
I'm sorry if my noobishness annoys you, but I'm just looking for some help!
Thanks in advance!
Before I go any further, I did try searching the forums. However, it always come to a blank page!
Anyways, I have an older 7-speed Trek bike that I acquired with a bad chain. I looked at the crank gear and it says "Shimano IG Only". After searching online, I've run into some issues with finding a chain for a 7 speed. They all seem to be for 8 speeds and up. Can anyone help me with finding the chain that I need? How do I go about finding one that's the correct size?
I'm sorry if my noobishness annoys you, but I'm just looking for some help!
Thanks in advance!
03-02-08 | 12:13 PM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
8-speed chain will work fine. The warning was to keep you from using the older, wider chain that used to come on 10-speed bikes (2 X 5).
03-02-08 | 02:56 PM
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From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
PC-48, PC-58, PC-68. The "8" means it's a 6,7 or 8 speed chain. I suppost there are some internal differences but the PC-68 is a much classier silver color and costs twice as much as the gray and black PC-48.
03-02-08 | 07:45 PM
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From: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA and surrounding islands.
Bikes: Cannondale R500, Motobecane Messenger
03-10-08 | 09:02 PM
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From: Mid Willamette Valley, Orygun
Bikes: 87 RockHopper,2008 Specialized Globe. Both upgraded to 9 speeds. 2019 Giant Explore E+3
I find this chain at the xmart type stores for $6-7
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ble+Chain.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ble+Chain.aspx
