chains/wheels

Quoted message said:

One of my fellow riders here had her locks attacked yesterday, ended up
having to "unlock" them with various power tools so she could ride home.

Whilst we were talking she told me she needs another bike anyway as the
chain was replaced and the *shop* said they can only get narrow chains,
that won't shift, is this really the case, or are older spec wider
chains (6 speed cassette) still available?

Of course they are .. the shop probably didn't have any in stock .. 😉

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
"Shimano UG50 Chain
wiggle price £7.99

a.. 5/6/7 Speed
b.. Uniglide series chain
c.. Black finish
d.. 116 Links"

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The other issue is her rims, and the wear, any way round
rewheeling/rimming (build up with something)?

I don't understand the question .. do you want new rims, new hubs, new
spokes, or complete new wheelset? All are available and easy (dependant
upon the wallet I guess) to get done .. 😉

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/

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Quoted message said:

One of my fellow riders here had her locks attacked yesterday, ended
up having to "unlock" them with various power tools so she could ride
home.

Whilst we were talking she told me she needs another bike anyway as
the chain was replaced and the *shop* said they can only get narrow
chains, that won't shift, is this really the case, or are older spec
wider chains (6 speed cassette) still available?

Yes, easily, anywhere competent. They're usually cheaper than the new
narrow chains, too. Usually sold as '7 speed' chains, these days, but
they're the same spec.

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The other issue is her rims, and the wear, any way round
rewheeling/rimming (build up with something)?

It's fairly easy to rebuild a wheel onto new rims - even easier than
building a wheel from scratch. Tape the new rim to the wheel so that
it's side by side with the old. Unscrew spokes from the old rim and
transfer them (loosely) to the new rim one at a time. Then true the
wheel. Rims do wear out eventually, if you use rim brakes.

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njfbadger said:

One of my fellow riders here had her locks attacked yesterday, ended up
having to "unlock" them with various power tools so she could ride home.

Whilst we were talking she told me she needs another bike anyway as the
chain was replaced and the *shop* said they can only get narrow chains,
that won't shift, is this really the case, or are older spec wider
chains (6 speed cassette) still available?
The other issue is her rims, and the wear, any way round
rewheeling/rimming (build up with something)?

SRAM PC-48 is a standard black 3/32" chain, available at every bike shop
in the universe (except the [censored] one she went to).