Originally Posted by DLH
It was a Nasbar chain still in the bag for 7 or 8 spd to go on 8 spd cogs. He said it had a lot of side to side play compared to a better quality chain (which I could also see). So I figured I would go ahead and get the better one for this bike and use the other on one of the Walmart bikes at home.
Oh, I get it. I didn't realize you kept the old chain, and that it wasn't installed yet. Sounds like the mechanic was working with you, not trying to screw you.
I just read through the main thread about your project - that's really cool that you're building this bike with your son. Can't wait to see the finished bike!