Which chain to go for?

[paulb113]

The chain is really rusty on my new bike, want to replace it for a silver one.

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/55308/Alone_Blackbird_Chain

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/46623/Cult_510_Chain

Seen these two around a tenner each, or better with halflink chain?

Thanks

[Betty]

You won't go far wrong with a kmc 510 

You'll only need a halflink for a frame with a short chain stay length so stick with a regular chain if you can

[paulb113]

http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/21408/KMC_Z510_H_Premium_Chain


Seen this KMC Z510 one

[pickle]

Please buy from a proper BMX shop though not wankstanlys 

[Monk_Wally_Honk]

Oh no, I've just ordered some sheeite from them, what's wrong with 'em?

[paulb113]

I live a couple of miles from Winstanleys that's why I use them, and never had a problem with them.

[john4130]

both the chains in the links are kmc 510 chains, just with different branding. just get a kmc. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMC-Z510-1-8-Single-Speed-BMX-Bike-Chain-Silver-Z-510-/180508820858?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2a072a057a

[nosepickben]

Get what you can afford Paul. A chain is a chain these days. Unless it's a gsport. 

[Gary72]

Get what you can afford Paul. A chain is a chain these days. Unless it's a gsport. 

Cheers Ben
I just spent 10 mins on the G-Sport website reading about chains and chain tension, Articles date back to 2005, But worth reading

[bobbbbsy]

chrome always look best - some of them silver ones look a bit ass.

[oldtired]

always used KMC Z510H  in the past , never had any trouble with em ,

 went for a half link chain when i first went for 25/ 9 gear ,  had 3 half link chains,  one was  an oddy one,  broke all 3 , one stuffed me over the bars onto a concrete floor       

back on the 510H now , fook yer half link chains ,      

Get what you can afford Paul. A chain is a chain these days. Unless it's a gsport. 

     has the prof' been busy ? 

[paulb113]

Just got the 510 H chain 

[bmxband1t77]

Oh. Ive fitted a half-link chain but not ridden it yet. One of my mtb mates recommended i try it. Shud i get shot and sort out a KMC?


Jonboy
Stay RAD Forever
BMX pimpin' since '81

[oldtired]

bin the split link and join the 510 properly 


 bandit .....   no, its  just my opinion , most people have no problems or issues with half link chains . 

[bmxband1t77]

K. I dint wanna say hello to concrete again tho on account of a squiffy chain. Specially with a new ride. 


Jonboy
Stay RAD Forever
BMX pimpin' since '81

[Dannywhac]

Half links = shite.

I've had two go on me, one of em's pin was so fookin shitty my ratchet hub kept babbing the pin out. Saying that though you may not have the same probs and want to slam your rear wheel, so try one out if that's the case.

[paulb113]

Chain fitted without split link