CHEAP CHAIN AND SPROCKET?

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  1. Trackit

    Trackit Active Member

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  2. Bikeboy

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    Why up 1 front and down rear ?
     
  3. Trackit

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    Well spotted, typing error, otherway round, 1 down on front (15) and 1 up on rear (43)
     
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    It'll feel like a new bike when you do that, although I'd start with +2 on the rear.
    I keep forgetting what I'm running, but for my track bike I've settled on 46 rear & 15 on the front.
     
  5. Cream_Revenge

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    That chain isn't designed for a thou'. If you want DID you need a ZVM-X.

    JT sprockets are cheap and heavy, more suited for doing many miles on the motorway.

    I just changed the CnS on my track bike. I called AR Racing and had a chat with someone who advised on the best for me and my needs.

    (Just my opinion for what it's worth)
     
  6. Alan Taylor

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    So you buy a cheap chain and your doing 130mph and it snaps locking your back wheel....
     
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  7. Kevin1

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    I wouldn't trust eBay with something like that, probably counterfeit. Easy to put any old chain in a counterfeit box. It wouldn't be my choice. Yes, I know i always harp on about not trusting eBay but having been caught out twice, one is always sceptical.
     
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  8. Trackit

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    Thanks, I gave AR racing a call, turns out they sell the same kit but with Renthal sprockets, said the chain will be fine.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renthal-...667824?hash=item5426b54930:g:U1MAAOSwT5tWKKJx
     
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  9. Cream_Revenge

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    Ah, OK, 1000 is OK as you are using a 530. I went 520 hence my bullshit.
     

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