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BEC chain supplier?
number-1 - 6/1/13 at 10:35 AM

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

minitici - 6/1/13 at 10:53 AM

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.

flibble - 6/1/13 at 11:16 AM

Try Wemoto

number-1 - 6/1/13 at 11:18 AM

Cheers for the reply Doug

What benefit would the 530 chain have over the 525?

minitici - 6/1/13 at 02:42 PM

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.

minitici - 6/1/13 at 02:44 PM

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.

number-1 - 6/1/13 at 02:54 PM

Your dead right! It's 36 side plates. That could have been a costly mistake

number-1 - 8/1/13 at 04:05 PM

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

minitici - 8/1/13 at 04:49 PM

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.

number-1 - 8/1/13 at 05:04 PM

Cheers Doug, I will get back out there tomorrow and measure them and let you know.

BobM - 10/1/13 at 10:09 AM

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.

sickbag - 10/1/13 at 11:08 AM

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.

Uphill Racer - 10/1/13 at 11:32 PM

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]