i need a 5-speed chain recommendation. maybe from kmc or sram around the $10 mark.

problem: a new 8-speed kmc chain (x8 series) doesn't shift efficiently on the lowest gears of a new sunrace 5-speed (14-24t) freewheel. it can get caught between the two biggest cogs and just rattle around. i've never had this issue before. previously, i've only purchased 8-speed chains for 5- and 6-speed freewheels. they've always worked wonderfully. on this freewheel there is more space between the biggest cogs than the smallest ones.

it is possible to remedy the situation by downshifting past necessary and the then upshifting back down to the gear needed. i don't like it. it's not fluid.

since this hasn't happened to me before, can any of you share your experiences with this? will a 5-speed chain remedy the issue between the largest cogs and still shift properly over the smallest ones?

this 14-24t sunrace was hard to find. only one seller on ebay. maybe this is the reason??

thanks. here's a pic.