5-speed chain

dav1
dav1 Posts: 1,298
edited May 2010 in The workshop
A freind of mine at work has a very old BSO with a 1x5 drivetrain.

They have allowed their chain to rust to the point where one of the links has sized and cannot be loosed with a chain-tool.

I will check it for wear on monday and if its not too far gone I will reccomend they buy a new chain for it. Are 5 sppeed chains the same as 8 speed?

If the chain is too far gone it wont be worth fixing. In that case i will pop the offending link out and rejoin with a power link provided it will fit. Will an 8 speed one fit OK?
Giant TCR advanced 2 (Summer/race)
Merlin single malt fixie (Commuter/winter/training)
Trek superfly 7 (Summer XC)
Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

Carrera virtuoso - RIP

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    5,6,7,and 8 speed chains are all the same basic chain, just different lengths, yes a 7/8 speed link will fit a 5.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • dav1
    dav1 Posts: 1,298
    great thaks.
    I was 99% sure but didnt want to do anything with that 1% of doubt!
    Giant TCR advanced 2 (Summer/race)
    Merlin single malt fixie (Commuter/winter/training)
    Trek superfly 7 (Summer XC)
    Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

    Carrera virtuoso - RIP

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