Chains chains chains

[JSH]

Recommendations please. What do you guys use for 6 and 7 speed restorations? Do you look for NOS Regina or Sedis and pay through the nose? Or do you fir a modern equivalent

Thanks in advance
John

 

[legrandefromage]

I've had an oversupply of 9spd Sram chains have been using them left right and centre. The only time they didnt really work was with the bigger teeth on a French threaded freewheel of which brand escapes me.

 

[JSH]

SO something like these then would be OK?
http://www.kmcchain.eu/chain-KMC_X8–99_Silver-mtb-8%2C7%2C6%2C5_speed

 

[legrandefromage]

Oui.

Over the long years I've found that chamfered chains had always worked much better than their early counterparts especially with old Uniglide and Sachs stuff. So a modern off-the shelf chain works just about as good as anything did from the last 30 years.

 

[hamster]

I'm with LGF - any modern chain, similarly my experience is that SRAM last better than most.

Unless you are the retro-obsessive type who come up and says (in a nasal voice) 'nice build but I think you will find that year Campagnolo used green grease in their hubs, whereas your appears to be white'

 

[JSH]

I'm not that fussed no... although I can see that there must be some satisfaction in finding the exact period cables and outers if you want all the details to be perfect. I have to admit though to having bought NOS Alfredo Binda straps and Benotto white ribbon.... and I would like some Campag special grease lol

 

[Nob]

Re: Chains chains chain

I'm not that fussed no... although I can see that there must be some satisfaction in finding the exact period cables and outers if you want all the details to be perfect. I have to admit though to having bought NOS Alfredo Binda straps and Benotto white ribbon.... and I would like some Campag special grease lol

I’m still looking for Benotto White Tape....... so well done for getting hold of some..

 

[JSH]

There are loads on eBay at the moment. You can buy 5 packs from the US including shipping for £75 ish

 

[JSH]

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@nob

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Benotto-Whit ... SwExlacK1D

Four packs for about £43 with free shipping worldwide?

Edit: just noticed this is textured - stick with the one above

 

[legrandefromage]

I'm with LGF

Whoa! This never happens!