Chains?

[senator52]

I just snapped my chain whilst sprinting at well over 40kmph and the now the old bike I have is in severe disrepair. It however would make more sense right now to rebuild the bike I have by just replacing chain and wheels rather than spending alot of money on a new bike. What should I look for in a chain?

 

[hd reynolds]

I just snapped my chain whilst sprinting at well over 40kmph and the now the old bike I have is in severe disrepair. It however would make more sense right now to rebuild the bike I have by just replacing chain and wheels rather than spending alot of money on a new bike. What should I look for in a chain?

Compatibility with your drivetrain.

 

[John M]

I just snapped my chain whilst sprinting at well over 40kmph and the now the old bike I have is in severe disrepair. It however would make more sense right now to rebuild the bike I have by just replacing chain and wheels rather than spending alot of money on a new bike. What should I look for in a chain?

With the narrower 10s chains, make sure that they are installed properly. They are much more finicky than the wider 7-8s chains and can be damaged or weakened by improper installation.

See this discussion from velonews posted during last years TDF.

http://www.velonews.com/tour2005/tech/articles/8534.0.html

All of the main brands--Campagnolo, Shimano, Wipperman, SRAM, and KMC make decent chains, although different people may have their preferences.

 

[TWOPBikeGuy]

With the narrower 10s chains, make sure that they are installed properly. They are much more finicky than the wider 7-8s chains and can be damaged or weakened by improper installation.

See this discussion from velonews posted during last years TDF.

http://www.velonews.com/tour2005/tech/articles/8534.0.html

All of the main brands--Campagnolo, Shimano, Wipperman, SRAM, and KMC make decent chains, although different people may have their preferences.

A Note on Campi chains, they do not sell pins to replace or remove the chain, once its on, its on, and once its off, thats it! Im a sprinter and have had no problems with the C10-Ultra