41 chain is all i use at this point... you can get it in 10' lengths at tractor supply for about $20... works great! i've had zero issues with it...
Chain help! #40 too big, #41???
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I always use #41 HD industrial roller chain from a local hardware store. $20 bucks gets enough for two bikes and it's easily 5 times as strong as the china junk. It does tend to drag a bit more when pedaling though...
heh, yea I did mean 510. its been a long time. I considered 710 and other half-link but leary of half links and shock loads.
Im very lucky to have McGuire bearings about 5 miles away. They also sell nice industrial chain. However, in the end, my decision is biased toward the anti-drop characteristics of the much taller beveled inner plates and the thicker outer plates. I have an IGH 3-speed jackshaft that is brutal in a high rpm shift and Ive been lucky to have seemingly endless mileage between chain adjustments. We also have potholes from **** here and I used to throw chains just navigating parts of town.
Im very lucky to have McGuire bearings about 5 miles away. They also sell nice industrial chain. However, in the end, my decision is biased toward the anti-drop characteristics of the much taller beveled inner plates and the thicker outer plates. I have an IGH 3-speed jackshaft that is brutal in a high rpm shift and Ive been lucky to have seemingly endless mileage between chain adjustments. We also have potholes from **** here and I used to throw chains just navigating parts of town.