Originally Posted by
erileykc
42 years was apparently enough for the chain on my 79 Tourist. I don’t see too many posts about Raleigh chains on the forum which I take to be a good sign. One thread from 2012 mentioned a KMC Z410 chain as a good replacement for three speed Raleighs. those appear to still be available so are there any caveats to using that chain over any other brands or types?
thanks for any suggestions.
I know heresy... but my pick for a 1/2"X1/8" chain would be a nice IZUMI. Ran them through the ringer in my BMX days. And they look the part with no shaped plates or bubbled out plates.