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Are you using a SS specific chain on your SS

Started by Hairy, Feb 03 2012 02:38

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Poll: Are you using a SS specific chain on your SS (30 member(s) have cast votes)

Are you using a SS specific chain on your SS

  1. Good old 9spd chain (14 votes [46.67%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 46.67%

  2. Half Link Chain (4 votes [13.33%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 13.33%

  3. BMX type SS chain (6 votes [20.00%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 20.00%

  4. 8spd chain (6 votes [20.00%] - View)

    Percentage of vote: 20.00%

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#1 Hairy

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:38

Are you using a SS specific chain on your SS
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#2 Dangle

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:42

Cheap ass 8 spd. chain.
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:42

View PostDangle, on 03 February 2012 - 02:42 , said:

Cheap ass 8 spd. chain.

+1
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:44

gents could you please add your reply to the poll so we can get a decent overview once we hit 500 pages on this thread :)
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#5 NotSoBigBen

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:48

I did :unsure:
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:57

Ornery 9 speed chain, so I can share links between my bikes.
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 02:59

CHeap as chips 9 speed chain.

Was thinking of going 8 speed chain with my new build. Good idea?

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:01

Connex 7 speed (708 nickel coated inner & outer plates) for under a Buffalo from Chain. Less sideways flex although a little heavier than 9speed but lighter than BMX or halflink. A good compromise for me.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:10

SRAM PC1 - rolls smooth as butter, strong as an ox.

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:11

Shimano 8... on a Rohloff hub....

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Posted 03 February 2012 - 03:12

View PostBigBen, on 03 February 2012 - 02:42 , said:

+1

Sorry Ben ... user error on my side.
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Posted 03 February 2012 - 08:48

Half link chain, cause It was long enough, also use a R120 track chain when I change my gear ratio. Both quite heavy, but they do the job.
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 07:51

BMX chain (1/8') - had to: needed one to fit the chainring I purchased (Blackspire MonoVeloce).
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Posted 05 February 2012 - 08:45

8 or 9 speed makes no difference... I have a new half link if somebody is looking.
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 08:24

R75 BMX chain. Does the job on my 1/8" chain ring.
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 08:38

Campy C-Record 7 Speed Chain
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