Replacing chain?

PhilDafOrce

Hi all,

I'm looking at replacing my chain, on the crank it say's use HG-X chain only and on the front derailleur it says Dyna-Sys.

Both front & back derailleurs are XT M780

Can I assume this is the chain i need http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-dyna-sy ... eed-chain/ or this chain http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-10-speed-hg-x-chain/ (is the 2nd chain a better spec) both are 116 rings which i assume i need.

Is there any other alternatives or should i stick with Shimano?

Any help appreciated.

warpcow

Any 10-spd chain will do. Obviously Shimano would prefer you only to use their own HG-X chains though. KMC and Connex are better imo.

PhilDafOrce

thanks for the reply as i wasn't sure.

if was to choose an alternative brand, would the best thing to do choose a 116 ring and just use a chain splitter to match the no. of rings on my current chain if they aren't the same length.

warpcow

Yep, chains come in standard lengths that you then have to shorten to fit your bike. See the faqs, or Park Tools website, for how to measure the right chain length.

PhilDafOrce

thanks again.