Chains....

[hamster]

What are the quality 8 speed chain options? My son is going through PC830 chains in under 600 miles and that’s road riding! He does oil them and keep them reasonably clean.

PC830 is the only one in the range without hardening, therefore it's worth buying the 850. Above that they are all the same functionally, although the pricier ones look nicer.

There are so many counterfeit chains around that I only buy through decent retailers now.

 

[Bike Hoarder]

SRAM PC830 Chain 7 / 8 Speed 114 links Grey PC-830

SRAM PC830 Chain A smooth operator wherever the trail or path takes you. SRAM® Power Chain™ delivers the performance you need on a city bike path or out in the middle of nowhere. A coating of GLEI…

hopkinsoncycles.co.uk

SRAM PC-850 7/8-Speed Chain

<p>An equally smooth operator on city bike paths and country trails. PowerLink™ "no weak link" technology lets you insert, press, and lock to join links.

winstanleysbikes.co.uk

 

[moonlite]

I use a 9 speed, but same principle (PC951, used to 11 quid, gone up to 15 at the moment) tried a KMC on the winter bike, currently regretting it.

Ohh, was just about to press the button on a fancy KMC slotted 9-speed job -- can you elaborate on your reasons for regret?

 

[novocaine]

Ohh, was just about to press the button on a fancy KMC slotted 9-speed job -- can you elaborate on your reasons for regret?

rust. granted only surface and it comes off in the cleaner that gets used once a week, but still annoys me.
now don't get me wrong, the SRAM did it too, just not as quick.

 

[ferrus]

What are the quality 8 speed chain options? My son is going through PC830 chains in under 600 miles and that’s road riding! He does oil them and keep them reasonably clean.

I’ve started using Campag C9 9 speed chains which are excellent. Shifting seems to have improved over the previous KMC 8 spd on an M950 cassette and they’re apparently really strong and long lasting. Can be had for around £20 if you shop around