Chain Recommendation?

[bass]

I've almost got everything for the build of my BT Raven 5.0 and was just wondering what chain would be the best to put on.

thanks

James

[Andre]

kmc koolchain or sachs (sram) pc41? if you plan on changing gears. Just replace the later regularly

[tomac]

your bike is in at the shop now I think James. The KMC Koolchain model 710 (3/32") is the best for SS setups, but if you're running a cassette of gears (I think you are) a SRAM pc48 (you're a bit behind the times Andre ) would be a good cheap bet.

- Joel

[bass]

Thanks once again Joel,
Yep that's my Raven that I dropped in this morning at Mal's. I've got a cassette so I guess I'll go for the SRAM.

James

[tomac]

the KMC may work, but it will be a bit of a gamble. The extra plate width and pin length may not work with the 7/8 speed (?) cassette on there. If you're going for a SRAM I'd recommend replacing the master link which comes with it. Either use a Wipperman link (strong) or just use a shimano pin. The SRAM powerlinks are great, I use them on other bikes, but the torque of trials pulls them apart pretty quickly. Catastrophically too. "Catastrophically" is a word to avoid when you're riding trials.

- Joel

[bass]

I think I'll go with the SRAM and the Wipperman link. Do you know if Mals have the chain/link in stock?

[tomac]

chain yes, link maybe. Won't be in there until later in the week.

- Joel