Is Anyone Using A Cheap 8 Speed Chain On Their FG?
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Is Anyone Using A Cheap 8 Speed Chain On Their FG?
Is anyone here using a cheap 8 speed chain on their FG bike? I can't find any decent 3/32" chains locally, and really don't want to go for expense of mail order.
Rust is a problem here do to the wet climate and my habit of being an all weather commuter. I can find SRAM Salt Shaker PC-38 chains for around USD 8 (I've used one on my IGH winter bike with no issues), or fully plated SRAM chains for USD 40, which is pure insanity.
Any reason why I shouldn't try the cheap SRAM chain? Of course I do run brakes.
Thanks!
EDIT: THIS IS NOT A 'WHAT CHAIN DO YOU USE' THREAD. THANKS.
Rust is a problem here do to the wet climate and my habit of being an all weather commuter. I can find SRAM Salt Shaker PC-38 chains for around USD 8 (I've used one on my IGH winter bike with no issues), or fully plated SRAM chains for USD 40, which is pure insanity.
Any reason why I shouldn't try the cheap SRAM chain? Of course I do run brakes.
Thanks!
EDIT: THIS IS NOT A 'WHAT CHAIN DO YOU USE' THREAD. THANKS.
Last edited by Cyclist0383; 05-13-09 at 11:20 AM.
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I just replaced the old KMC 8 speed chain on my bike with... you guessed it ... another KMC 8 speed chain.
Why ?
Because I wore it out over some 4000 plus km of riding.
Why ?
Because I wore it out over some 4000 plus km of riding.
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TomiCog guy is recommending SRAM PC-58. You can be sure it is a good bet because people there go fixed Off-Road / touring with their chains.
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I run a cheap road 6/7/8 speed chain that I bought from WALMART on my FG.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10400600
No problems so far.
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10400600
No problems so far.
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KMC Rustbuster 410. Your local shop should be able to order one up. They run about $12 retail. I use them on my road fixed, MTB fixed and MTB single speeds. Been running them for years, literally have put thousands of miles on them and haven't had any issues.
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6, 7, 8 speed chains are fine for fg/ss applications. I use them on my fixed MTB...usually SRAM, but generally whatever is cheap. Keep it clean and lubed and rust shouldn't be an issue. I always wear my chains out long before they develop significant rust. The only chains I would avoid are the KMC 410 series BMX chains (the low end of KMC's product line) , which seem to wear faster than other chains I have ever used. Also avoid chains over $20...a waste of money. Otherwise, any chain is fair game as long as its wide enough.
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I've been using SRAM PC850 chains on my ss/fg bike. At $17 they're more of a mid-price chain, IMO, but they're still cheaper than what I put on my geared bike. I've been doing a lot of solo long distance on my singlespeed and I don't really trust super-cheap parts not to leave me stranded.
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I run these:
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=K3133
Super quite, strong, cheap $13 shipped, and reliable. I have run SRAM's hollow-pin 9 sp chains on my SS and honestly can't tell the difference between that $60 chain and the KMC listed above.
https://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=K3133
Super quite, strong, cheap $13 shipped, and reliable. I have run SRAM's hollow-pin 9 sp chains on my SS and honestly can't tell the difference between that $60 chain and the KMC listed above.
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I'm using a 5/6 speed Izumi chain cause its 3/32 which fits my 3/32 crankset and 3/32 cog. As long as you take care of a chain, it'll be fine and will not break
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then get the PC-38.
I think the general consensus is most commerically-available chains are strong enough. failure is more from installation error. probably just need to replace it faster due to your climate or commit to cleaning/lubing more often.
I'm sure it's fine.