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Old 06-20-12 | 07:12 PM
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Chain for the Schwinn?

Don't know a damn thing about chains. I do know that I need a new one. Could someone point me in the right direction for one for the 5-speed Suburban?
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Old 06-20-12 | 07:16 PM
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KMC sells a nice Chain.
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Old 06-20-12 | 07:57 PM
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KMC Z33, $4.60 per chain last time I bought them at Niagara. I've used a lot of the Z30, Z33 and Z50 chains over the years.
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Old 06-20-12 | 08:10 PM
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Direct fit, or do I need to trim it?
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Old 06-20-12 | 08:51 PM
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+1000 on the KMZ Z-chains. You will need to cut some links out, so a chain tool is in order. It's an easy process. You could probably take it into the LBS and have them do it at little cost, but a chain tool is worth buying.
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Old 06-20-12 | 09:12 PM
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I have a chain tool. Sweet, I'll order one ASAP. Thanks all!
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Old 06-20-12 | 09:40 PM
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Wippermann 7z1, 708 or 808. You can't go wrong with their chains.
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