Alfine Chain - Which One?

Deezer-D
Deezer-D Posts: 99
edited June 2011 in The workshop
Got an Alfine 8 SGS 501 an need to replace the chain but not sure which chains are compatible.
Can anyone shed some light please?
Cheers
D

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  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Any single speed chain will do it. They're generally sized 1/2" by 1/8".
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • Deezer-D
    Deezer-D Posts: 99
    Cheers davis, is this one ok?

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=25432
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Yup
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • Deezer-D
    Deezer-D Posts: 99
    Excellent, thanks again
  • MichaelW
    MichaelW Posts: 2,164
    The standard Alfine chain is 3/32 singlespeed such as KMC
    http://www.dotbike.com/p/4169

    You can probably use 1 1/8 chain but some people report it a bit rattly on thin sprockets and rings.
    Chainsets with 3/32 rings + guard rings may be too narrow for the thicker chain.
    Sturmey Archer 1 1/8 sprocket can be persuaded to fit if you shave off a sliver of thickness with an oilstone.

    If you want 1 1/8 chain, you can still get bushing chains, more durable than modern bushless ones.

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