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[scott_king]

Hey Guys

I am just about to get myself a new chain and sprocket and was wondering what you guys have been using? I have tried a few different ratios over the past few years 9-41, 9-43 and 10-43.

Any recommendations.

Thanks
Scott

[andyevans]

scott_king, on 05 July 2011 - 04:41 PM, said:

Hey Guys

I am just about to get myself a new chain and sprocket and was wondering what you guys have been using? I have tried a few different ratios over the past few years 9-41, 9-43 and 10-43.

Any recommendations.

Thanks
Scott

9/41 or 10/43 for me . std is 10/41 which makes first a little too fast for me .
but its a personal thing , best advice i had was use a r1 chain , last longest.

[jimmyl]

I like std gearing but ride most things in 1st. Not sure about R1 chain but the std Montesa chain is good value. Normally get a year out of mine.

[stkman]

I like 10/44 ... as said, it really is a personal preference. One thing I have done is gone for an x-ring chain this time. So far has been on for about a year of 2-3 weekly rides, about half in mud and haven't had to adjust chain tension since installing. I'm impressed.

Andrew

[motovita]

9-42 with narrow X ring chain is the best for me (old, mid level rider).

[BiKenG]

motovita, on 06 July 2011 - 02:22 AM, said:

9-42 with narrow X ring chain is the best for me (old, mid level rider).

The Renthal R1 chain often recommended is a NON O ring chain and I gave up that lark years ago. Others have recommended X Ring chains and as far as I know that means DID, but what size if this 'narrow' X ring and from where can it be obtained and likewise the sprockets?

[BiKenG]

OK, it's the DID VT2 Narrow Xring Chain and it is undoubtedly just what I need.

Anyone have a good (i.e. cheap) source for DID chains?

What about Talon and/or Renthal sprockets?