Legendary-dave
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So I’ve had my bike now 5 weeks ....just wondering if I have a chain break or I need to replace through wear ....how much are they and who and where is the best place to get one from
Many thanks
Many thanks
Thanks ...I’m totally new to e mtb and am trying to get as much info as possible...I’m sure I’m ok for a while but it’s good to know what to do when the time comes ....I would suggest something from the Middle-of-the-Road range. Something like a KMC X10 or X11 perhaps. The reason I say this is that while there are 'better' chains these are usually lighter due to hollow pins or side plate and better shifting due to design factors as well as special coatings I don't believe they are suitable for ebikes. With the increased torque and higher power than most put out with analogue bikes there is far more strain on a chain.
Basically you would want a level or two up from the cheapest ones. That level usually has chrome or some other plating that helps against rusting.
Price and where to get from is probably associated to your LBS. Having a good relationship with my LBS something like a $50 chain I will get for say $40.
I have been known to buy from a shop that is down country which sometimes has some wicked deals in their monthly mailer.
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