Black and silver Izumi chains

[The Burner King]

Did you know these are being re issued and will be available soon...

[CD17]

No, but I'm not surprised, everything seems to be getting re issued 

I have been looking for one of these for quite a while now, so should I buy a re issue, or not 

[bodamus]

Don't like re-issued stuff I would hold out for an original one all day long

[The Burner King]

Will there be any difference though? The new silver/nickel chains don't really look any different to the old nickel ones to me.

[rad_pitt]

I doubt there'll be any difference  the silver chains never stopped being made did they?

To be honest, I'm quite glad about this, because I've seen these top £100 for a decent used one 

[Max Out!]

I don't think IZUMI ever stopped making chains...  I have a trade catalogue in front of me and the black, gold and silver are already listed.  The new silver/ black ones should be between £15 and £20.  Certainly a lot cheaper option that finding an original.  Especially if you need to plough the money in to another part!     I don't think you would ever tell the difference.  Even the packaging looks the same!  IMO 

Cheers

Max

[brummie]

not good for collectors that own original ones

[lk_97]

Sweet, gonna get one of these when they come out

[Chromo Buzz]

That's a real bummer, as i paid £115 for a NOS one off ebay in june 2010   I still cant believe i paid that for a kids bike chain to this day , my Raleigh Extra Burner cost £110 back in  83 . How mad is this hobby, i couldnt afford high end bikes then & nearly 30yr's later i still cant afford it really.But i still find a way........some how

[rad_pitt]

I don't think it will affect it - because the NOS silver/ gold Izumi chains that people put on builds aren't 'NOS' - they never ceased production.