number-1
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 10:35 AM |
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BEC chain supplier?
does anyone know where i can get a BEC 525 chain with 36 links? The ones ive seen tend to come in standard bike lengths
Cheers
N1
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minitici
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 10:53 AM |
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As you appear to have been having trouble with your diff/chain you would be best to convert to 530 chain.
The sprocket is a bit wider and there is a better selection of chains available.
Conversion front sprockets are available for most bike engines.
The chain I use is a DID530ZVM-X.
Normally I get the 102 link version and cut down.
Not cheap though!
As you say they normally come in bike lengths but these are un-joined and supplied with a rivet link.
You use a chain splitter/riveting tool to reduce the length to your requirement.
Drop me a PM if you need info on the conversion to 530.
Doug.
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flibble
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 11:16 AM |
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Try Wemoto
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number-1
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 11:18 AM |
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Cheers for the reply Doug
What benefit would the 530 chain have over the 525?
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minitici
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 02:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by number-1
Cheers for the reply Doug
What benefit would the 530 chain have over the 525?
525 has 5/16" wide rollers
530 has 3/8" wide rollers
Better chain/sprocket strength and wear.
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minitici
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 02:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by number-1
does anyone know where i can get a BEC 525 chain with 36 links? The ones ive seen tend to come in standard bike lengths
Cheers
N1
Looks like your chain is a lot more than 36 links.
Links on the chain are usually counted as the number of rollers not the number of side plates.
You probably have a 72 link chain fitted.
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number-1
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| posted on 6/1/13 at 02:54 PM |
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Your dead right! It's 36 side plates. That could have been a costly mistake 
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number-1
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| posted on 8/1/13 at 04:05 PM |
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Ive taken the chain off and had a look. Its an Iris 530 chain! no conversion needed  Just need to get a 72 link replacement
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minitici
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| posted on 8/1/13 at 04:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by number-1
Ive taken the chain off and had a look. Its an Iris 530 chain! no conversion needed Just need to get a 72 link replacement
Whilst you have got the chain off you can check the thickness of your sprockets.
A 530 sprocket is in the region of 8.5 to 8.7mm thick.
A 525 will be narrower.
As both 525 and 530 are the same pitch it is possible to fit a 530 chain with the 525 sprockets.
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number-1
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| posted on 8/1/13 at 05:04 PM |
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Cheers Doug, I will get back out there tomorrow and measure them and let you know.
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BobM
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| posted on 10/1/13 at 10:09 AM |
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You might find someone selling chain off a roll but us RGB boys usually just buy a normal chain and cut it down.
We all (so far as I know) use DID ZVM chains - after an initial adjustment after first use they don't wear much and easily last us a whole
season. ISTR the shortest length DID do in a 530 is 102 links.
PM me if you want a price, I can get a discount at M&P.
Not very Locost but very BEC
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sickbag
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| posted on 10/1/13 at 11:08 AM |
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Have a look in yellow pages for a local bike spares shop - avoid bike dealers if you can as they will charge a premium. The one I use in Derby buys
chain by the roll and cuts to length.
Finally back on the job!
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Uphill Racer
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| posted on 10/1/13 at 11:32 PM |
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I get mine from here.
http://www.abexpower.co.uk/Products/tabid/56/agentType/View/PropertyID/12/Default.aspx
I know they aint close but brilliant to deal with And the cheapest suplier around, give them a bell for a price. With postage they could be the best
deal and supply any lenth you want.
[Edited on 10/1/13 by Uphill Racer]
[Edited on 10/1/13 by Uphill Racer]
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