Hi everybody, I want to get the right chain for my
1990's TREK 830 ANTELOPE
3 GEARS ON FRONT AND 7 IN REAR,,,I PUT MORE FORCE THAN I SHOULD'VE AND THE 56TH LINK NEEDS REPLACEMENT, IAM tempted to just buy a new chain then I'll adjust it with tool (pin etc).
I have a $25 budget, I don't do off road and new inner tubes and tires are for asphalt smooth roads I guess,so I am excited in doing this right THE VERY FIRST TIME
ADVICEZ ARE EXTREMELY WELCOME TY

you buy a new chain, then shorten it to the right length get a chain + chain tool
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KMC is good , they have a quick link to join the ends.. you can find DIY how to videos online..


maybe the back gears (freewheel or cassette ) need replacement too, but there goes your wishful budget..






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ty fiestbob,
I ride enjoying the ride,I don't abuse or treat bike bad.
Bicycles have feelings and mine is so spoiled even my shnoodles get jealous lol

https://www.google.com/search?q=7+sp...chain&tbm=shop

A basic 7 speed chain will do.

ok so I get a 6-7-8- speed chain kmc with extra pin and tool to adjust chain right?

Wrong forum.

I think KMC chains come with a master link (not a pin), which doesn't need tools, but you'll need a tool to cut the chain to the right length.

How do you know which link is the 56th link?

The Z51 does come with a masterlink. The Z50 (cheaper 6-7 speed chain) does not. You need a tool to adjust length on both regardless.

It's the one right after the 55th link.