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fred7
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Registered: 17th May 04
Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire
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13th Mar 12 at 19:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Hi need a new chain but not sure how u work out what chain size i need. Ive got the 3 cogs on the front and 8 on back i think. Its a standaed kona stinky 2008? Also which tyre would anyone recommand got a maxxis minion at the min but fancy something different.
mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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13th Mar 12 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

The chain you've got on it at the moment should say what make it is if you look closely. You might need a new cassette as well, I would get a cassette just to make sure. All the chains I've bought come one length then you shorten them if needed. Count the number of links on your old chain then see how many links the new chain has and shorten it if you need to.
jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
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13th Mar 12 at 20:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Any 8 speed chain will do.
As said, the chain wears at the same rate as the rear "cogs" (cassette) so that will 9 times out of 10 need need changing too.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20608

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=5212
fred7
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13th Mar 12 at 20:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thanks. Counted have 9 speed so will count the links. I new about cassette just wasnt sure if had to get the correct left with having 3 cogs on front

 
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