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Re: Chains.

Postby Dombo » Sat Sep 06, 2008 9:40 pm

Dura Ace and get a couple of those KMC connectors for if it ever snaps
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Re: Chains.

Postby Nicolas » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:03 pm

I've read several times that DuraAce chains are the best, even if you have a Campagnolo transmission. As an added bonus, if you use Campy and a DA chain, you can use both Campy and Shimano cassettes!
I have not tested that myself yet but will replace my Chorus chain by a DA one when it's worn.
I guess you can use a KMC connector with it if you often take your chain off.
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Re: Chains.

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:33 pm

The old style DA had a specific connecting pin and required skill and patience to connect the chain properly, but the 2009 has it's own "quicklink" similar to that of KMC.

The 10 speed DA is 5.88mm wide and campy is 5.9mm. Shouldn't make any difference.

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Re: Chains.

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:43 pm

..and if you are going to use KMC connectors, be careful to get the right size as they do 6 :D and 6.2mm :cry:

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Re: Chains.

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:57 pm

[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"]It seems that Shimano chains might actually be made by KMC anyway.


Campagnolo 9 and 10 speed chains come with 114 links. 9 speed chains are 6.8 mm wide while the 10 speed chains are 5.9 mm wide.
[size=150]Made in Italy by Campagnolo and backed with a three year warranty[/size]. :D
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Re: Chains.

Postby Mike I » Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:54 pm

I am currently using a DA chain on Campag cassette (found myself with a broken chain near a Shimano-only stockist, since you ask). It works ok, but lacks a certain Italian flair.
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Re: Chains.

Postby Andrew G » Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:46 pm

I switched to KMC as everyone I asked who used them (Shimano and Campagnolo users) said they were better, and I've had no problems with them. The missing-link works very well.
[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"][quote="Mike I"], but lacks a certain Italian flair.


Oh, you mean..predictable, reliable and not prone to emotional outbursts...aka breakdowns.

We understand.

Sean

What you mean like the Shimano ones that kept breaking on the Pros bikes at important times.
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Re: Chains.

Postby Jon H » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:08 pm

Hello everybody, my name's Jon and I'm a SRAM-aholic.
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Re: Chains.

Postby Antloony » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:31 pm

Bloody hell, I only asked a simple question and WW3 breaks out. :shock:
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Re: Chains.

Postby Daniel Gee » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:50 pm

Sorry are you new to this forum? :wink:
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Re: Chains.

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:39 am

[quote="Antloony"]Bloody hell, I only asked a simple question and WW3 breaks out. :shock:



LOL :D :D

What do you expect if you mention the "S" word :?:
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Re: Chains.

Postby Andrew G » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:58 am

To follow with tradition Ant you now have to ignore everything and do what you were going to do in the first place.
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Re: Chains.

Postby Marky Mark » Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:06 am

My chain is WELL-ARD :twisted:

[img]http://www.boreas-online.com/catalog/pics/Saw_Chain__0_404___3_8___0_325__.jpg[/img]
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