June 12, 20179 yr 2013 TXT Pro 250 Just found that my chain has some stiff links and is showing some signs of rust. So time for a replacement. What do people use / recommend? I'd like to go o-ring (or x-ring...) but I am concerned that the o-ring type chains are wider than the regular chains and will cause problem with the chain guide. Thanks.
June 12, 20179 yr I tried an RK O ring, too wide for the guide and there may be clearance issues at the gearbox sprocket/case area.
June 12, 20179 yr I run X ring chains and they last forever. They are not as wide as o-ring. V-mar makes a nice wide chain guide. A little trimming can make a standard guide work also. On my Rev 3, I had to put the master link clip towards the inside to avoid it touching the brake pedal http://www.vmar.com/chain-guide.html
June 12, 20179 yr I've snapped them all in the Scott, even when new. The only chain I will use now is the DID ERT2. Not cheap but worth every penny. The last one has done 2 Scotts.
June 13, 20179 yr I've never considered an 'O' or 'X' ring chain for my Trials bikes, I don't see the need personally. I've always enjoyed good longevity from Regina chains. Just out of curiosity I found the following............ DID 520 ERT2: 17.60mm width and 36000 Nm average tensile strength. DID 520 ERS2: 16.75 and 25900. Regina 520 135EBXL: 15.875 and 26900. All non O or X ring, the DID 520 ERT2 is certainly a stronger b@$t@rd, just depends on whether your bike can accommodate the width of 17.60mm without rubbing on something? Edited June 13, 20179 yr by fourex none of your business.
June 13, 20179 yr Agree DID gold/gold chain.Better than renthal.I get a year out of mine with v little maintenance!
June 13, 20179 yr Author Thanks for all the replies. So I ended up ordering a RK standard chain (I've been pretty happy with RK chains before and it was cheap < US$30 on Amazon Prime) and some good lubricants. I am in Northern California so 8 months of the year we don't know what rain is, and the rest of the time it's too wet to ride... Hoppy trails.
June 15, 20179 yr Author On 6/14/2017 at 4:48 AM, cascao said: I like to change the sprockets and chain at same time. Yeah... I have sprockets on order... my question was really about the type of chain, but thanks for the reminder.
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