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
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.
Try Wemoto
Cheers for the reply Doug
What benefit would the 530 chain have over the 525?
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Cheers for the reply Doug
What benefit would the 530 chain have over the 525?
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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
Your dead right! It's 36 side plates. That could have been a costly mistake
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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Ive taken the chain off and had a look. Its an Iris 530 chain! no conversion neededJust need to get a 72 link replacement
Cheers Doug, I will get back out there tomorrow and measure them and let you know.
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.
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.
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]