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04-05-17, 06:50 AM

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TimothyH

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Originally Posted by nfmisso

First of all; scrap the chains that are on the bikes.

Purchase KMC chain in bulk; Z410 for single speed, X8.93 or Z8 for derailleur bikes upto 8 speed, X9.93 for 9 speed. You probably do not have to worry about 10 & 11 speed yet.
for example: Bulk KMC X9.93 Chain (by foot) : TerraCycle, Exquisite Recumbent Parts & Accessories

Then you need KMC connectors for each flavor of chain.

What brand it is doesn't matter.

SRAM Power Links fit KMC chains and KMC Missing Links fit SRAM chains. They both fit Shimano chains.

Throwing the chains in the garbage is a waste and standardizing on one brand isn't necessary. The solution is finding the correct part for the application, that's all.

-Tim-

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