6 Speed Chain

Slow Downcp

Having rebuilt my Raleigh Triathlon, I'm just in need of a six speed chain to finish it off - I don't really want the hassle of the Shimano chains that needs special pins/tools to join (Hyperglide??), so any suggestions? Usually use KMC with joining link on my 10 speed set ups, is something similar available for 6 speed? The cheaper the better - only going to be used for commuting.

sturmey

Any 6,7 or 8 speed chain will usually be ok. Even a 9 speed chain will work depending on the chainset and cassette. I run an old steel 6 speed bike with a 9 sped chain and the transmisssion runs sweeter than with a 6 speed chain.Though the chainset is a modern 9 speed one.

Slow Downcp

Chainset is also 6 speed - all original Shimano 105 parts as Raleigh factory spec (including Biopace chainrings and downtube shifters!) It's been sat in bits in the garage for a few years, so thought I'd get it out of retirement for work duties.

nicklouse

Good news.

Shimano 6/7/8 spd chains can come with a Quick link. Or just pick a Sram one that will come with a Quick link.

Slow Downcp

So would this work:

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/3 ... Chain.html

nicklouse

dont see why not. But KMC do list different chains to work with different numbers of cogs.

but the 6-7-8 speed chains use the same spacing (shimano).

Slow Downcp

Thanks - will sort tomorrow hopefully for a quick test ride at the weekend