Gold chains?
05-16-13 | 06:52 AM
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I considered then "Useless Glide". I was given a chain and freewheel by Shimano before they first came out. I was to ride them for a month then report. I took them off after 3 weeks. The chain had stretched so much that it skipped. When Shimano picked them up, they were a bit surprised. "You did not use many of the cogs?" True, it was a 14-28 and the last two never saw use. What did you think? I advised the test ended early as I found the chain skipping at the end of the third week. It did pick up gears a bit quicker than a Regina Chain, but it would be too expensive for me to replace chains that often.
I'm not even sure what chain I have on that bike now, but it is getting time for a new one at around 6000 miles on it. Now I tend to gear down/spin higher/go slower since my old knees can't take mashing anymore. Chains last a lot longer, too!
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05-16-13 | 07:33 AM
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Just get a nickle plated SRAM PC870 or 890 (or PC68 if you can find one) and you'll be set.
Yeah, the Regina Oro chains were cool back in the day; no way I'd pay those kinda prices for one though.
BTW, last summer I ran across a PC68 at Nashbar of all places for $15 on clearance so I picked one up and have been using it on the RRA. Seems fine so far (at about 1K miles).
Yeah, the Regina Oro chains were cool back in the day; no way I'd pay those kinda prices for one though.
BTW, last summer I ran across a PC68 at Nashbar of all places for $15 on clearance so I picked one up and have been using it on the RRA. Seems fine so far (at about 1K miles).
05-16-13 | 07:43 AM
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Yes, there is the Regina Oro Record with Drilled side plates and a bit shorter link width, shifts a bit better, lasts just as long. I bought a lot of Regina Oro SC ( not to be confused with the cheaper Extra) chains a few years ago, but with the prices of them now.... I think for a chain that gets used up it will soon be time to sell. Silly expensive.
05-16-13 | 08:25 AM
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Here's the one you're looking for, my '82 Team.
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05-16-13 | 08:48 AM
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The always elusive HKK in black and gold ..
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05-16-13 | 08:50 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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05-16-13 | 08:53 AM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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+1 on the PC870. I am curious though about how the KMC chains wear. Do they indeed hold up well enough to be acceptable?
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05-16-13 | 09:03 AM
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Wipperman makes 9 and 10 speed chains in gold. Not sure if a 9 speed chain would work on a 6 speed freewheel, but my guess would be yes.
https://www.amazon.com/Wippermann-Con.../dp/B003RLLRME
https://www.amazon.com/Wippermann-Con.../dp/B003RLLRME
05-16-13 | 08:20 PM
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The Oro is was of my favorites, this one on my A-D Ultima.
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05-17-13 | 06:52 AM
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